India bargaining hard for better deal with France for Rs 50,000 crore-plus Rafale Marine jets contract

India and France are negotiating over Rs 50,000 crore for Rafale Marine jets including Astra missiles and enhancements. The jets, to be based at INS Dega, Vishakhapatnam, will operate from INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya. The 10-12 day negotiation, involving the Directorate General of Armament, references a prior air force deal, showcasing carrier operations in trials.