Rafale Marine Fighter Jets Successfully Execute Maiden Landing On INS Vikrant

The Indian Navy has achieved a major milestone as a <b>Rafale Marine</b> fighter jet successfully carried out its maiden landing and take-off on the aircraft carrier <b>INS Vikrant</b>. This comes following India's official order of <b>26 Rafale Marine</b> jets from France in April 2025 to bolster its maritime defense capabilities.<br><br>While bureaucratic red tape and agonizing procurement delays have historically plagued India's defense sector, getting these advanced jets on deck shows a much-needed push towards modernization.<br><br>This powerful addition significantly upgrades India's naval strike capabilities across open waters.