India a step closer to procure 114 Rafale fighters as Dassault submits its proposal
Dassault Aviation submitted its proposal for 114 Rafale fighter jets to India. This acquisition will significantly expand India's combat aircraft fleet and deepen cooperation. The deal includes local production and extensive technology transfer under an intergovernmental agreement. India seeks 18 fly-away aircraft and 96 to be assembled domestically. This acquisition will raise India's Rafale…
The Indian government is closer to acquiring 114 Rafale fighter jets, following French aerospace company Dassault Aviation's submission of its proposal. The deal, valued at Rs 3.25 lakh crore, would significantly increase India's combat aircraft fleet and boost industrial cooperation with France. The proposal outlines plans for local production and extensive technology transfer under the Intergovernmental Agreement framework, with over 80% of the aircraft expected to be assembled in India.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had previously approved the need for the 114 fighters, and the deal is expected to be cleared by the prime minister chaired Cabinet Committee on Security.
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