Why in news? Indian Navy to get 26 Rafale-M fighters and three attack submarines from France

Highlights:

Rafale-M

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RAFALE AND RAFALE-M

Other difference

• Different radar system, the Thales RBE2-M, optimized for maritime operations
• Different electronic warfare suite, the Thales SPECTURM
• The ability to carry a wider range of weapons, including anti-ship missiles and air-to –surface missiles