India's Ministry of Defence has initiated an examination of a proposal from the Indian Air Force to acquire 114 Rafale fighter jets manufactured in India, in collaboration with Dassault Aviation and Indian aerospace firms. The potential deal is valued at approximately Rs 2 lakh crore. This development was reported by The Times of India, citing the defence ministry's review of the Indian Air Force's proposal. The acquisition aims to bolster India's aerial capabilities with domestically produced fighter aircraft. The proposal signifies a move towards increasing indigenous defense manufacturing capabilities within India, leveraging a partnership with the French aerospace manufacturer Dassault Aviation. Previously, within the reporting window between 6:33 PM and 7:47 PM UTC on September 13th, 2025, China's air defense system intercepted an unidentified object off the coast of Shandong province. Separately, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, held a call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss bilateral ties and regional developments, as confirmed by the Pakistani Foreign Office.
