The Indian Air Force (IAF) has submitted its statement of case to the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to acquire 114 Rafale fighter jets. This development signals the conclusion of the Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MRFA) competition, which had previously pitted the Rafale against several other fighter aircraft. The decision was made within the reporting window, between 3:01 AM and 6:01 AM UTC on September 13th, 2025. According to reports, the submission of the statement of case by the IAF marks a significant step towards formalizing the procurement of the French-made Rafale aircraft. This move effectively ends the prolonged MRFA tender process that has been ongoing for several years. The acquisition of 114 Rafale fighters is expected to substantially bolster the IAF's combat capabilities. The Rafale is a twin-engine, canard delta wing, multi-role fighter aircraft designed and manufactured by Dassault Aviation.
