NSA Ajit Doval To Visit France; India Receives Final Price Offer For 26 Rafale Marine Jets

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will be on a two-day visit to France, where final discussions on the Rafale Marine jet deal will possibly take place. Notably, the visit comes following France submitted its final price offer for the procurement of 26 Rafale Marine jets, which includes 22 single-seaters and four twin-seater trainer versions. This deal is significant for the Indian Navy as it seeks to replace its aging fleet of MiG-29K fighters and improve its maritime strike capabilities. France has submitted the final price offer for the *26 Rafale Marine jet deal* to India, just ahead of Doval’s visit to the country.