Rafale one of options, it will be easy to absorb: IAF Chief on MRFA programmeLast Updated: October 03, 2025, 21:15 ISTRepresentational image (Image: News18)New Delhi, Oct 3 (PTI) Rafale fighter jets are among the options that the Indian Air Force is looking at to bolster its air power, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A P Singh said on Friday. His comments at a press conference came as the government is eyeing to finalise the broad contours of a mega procurement programme to induct 114 multi-role fighter aircraft. Rafale manufacturer Dassault Aviation is learnt to be a front-runner for the multi-role fighter aircraft contract. To a question on whether Russia’s SU-57 jet is also being considered for the MRFA programme, the IAF Chief did not give a direct reply. PTI MPB ZMNFirst Published: October 03, 2025, 21:15 ISTNews agency-feeds Rafale one of options, it will be easy to absorb: IAF Chief on MRFA programmeDisclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.