New Delhi: To strengthen the aerial combat capabilities, the Indian government is set to acquire a substantial number of Meteor air-to-air missiles for its frontline Rafale fighter jet fleet. The proposed deal, valued at around Rs 1500 crore, is currently at an advanced stage in the Defence Ministry and is expected to be approved in a high-level meeting soon.

The Meteor missiles, manufactured by European firm MBDA, have a range of up to 200 km, making them a formidable asset for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The Rafale combat aircraft fleet is the only one in the Indian Air Force capable of firing these European long-range missiles.

The development comes at a time when the world witnessed India's successful military operations against Pakistan and Pakistan-sponsored terrorist groups earli

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