Tag: P-8I aircraft

Rafale MRFA and P-8I Maritime Aircraft Get Big Boost as India DAC Clears INR 360,000 Crore Defence Deals

By N. C. Bipindra New Delhi: In a major push to strengthen India’s air and maritime combat capabilities, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on February 12, 2026, approved capital acquisition proposals worth approximately INR 360,000 crore. The high-value clearances include the procurement […]

India to Finish Massive Mauritius’ Agaléga Air Base and Naval Jetty by 2026, Without the “Debt Trap” Strings China Pulls

India plans to complete the construction of an air base and naval jetty on Agaléga Island in Mauritius by 2026, emphasizing a cooperative partnership without creating debt dependency. This strategic project aims to enhance regional security and maritime capabilities, contrasting with China’s controversial approach of entrapment through loans.