New Delhi, April 28 -- Defence officials have confirmed that a defence deal worth Rs 63,000 crore to secure 26 Rafale Marine combat aircraft will be signed today (April 28), with the French Ambassador to India representing France's side and Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh to represent the Indian side. The Defence Ministers of both countries are also expected to attend the signing remotely.

According to sources, the signing is expected to be held outside the Defence Ministry headquarters at South Block.

Earlier, the French Defence Minister was scheduled to attend the signing in person but had to cancel his visit due to personal reasons.

The Cabinet Committee on Security had cleared the deal earlier this month.

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