Context:
26 Rafale-M fighter jets for the Indian Navy’s aircraft carriers, and three additional Scorpene-class conventional submarines. The two deals are expected to be put before the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) for approval.
Rafale-M fighter Jets
Rafale M is a naval version of the Rafale fighter jet which is designed specifically for carrier-based operations. During Mission CLEMENCEAU 25, the Charles de Gaulle CSG and Indian Navy will hold 42nd annual Varuna bilateral exercise.
- Manufactured By: France
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS)
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) is a cabinet committee of the Government of India which discusses, debates, and is the final decision-making body on senior appointments in the national security apparatus, defence policies and expenditure, and generally all matters concerning India’s national security.
- Constitutional Status
- Cabinet Committees are extra-constitutional, meaning, they are not mentioned in the Indian Constitution.
- Members
- Headed By: Prime Minister of India
- Minister of Defence
- Minister of Home Affairs
- Minister of Finance
- Minister of External Affairs
- Headed By: Prime Minister of India
- The National Security Adviser, the Cabinet Secretary and the Defence Secretary have also been attendees of the CCS meetings.
