{
  "id": 249987,
  "title": "India a step closer to procure 114 Rafale fighters as Dassault submits its proposal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/india-a-step-closer-to-procure-114-rafale-fighters-as-dassault",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-07T04:45:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/defence/news/india-a-step-closer-to-procure-114-rafale-fighters-as-dassault-submits-its-proposal/articleshow/133021589.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New Delhi has received Dassault Aviation's proposal for 114 Rafale fighter jets, bringing the potential acquisition of these French-made aircraft closer to reality. The deal, valued at Rs 3.25 lakh crore, would significantly bolster India's combat aircraft fleet while fostering increased industrial collaboration between the two nations. Dassault's proposal, submitted in response to India's Letter of Request issued in May, outlines provisions for local production and extensive technology transfer under the Intergovernmental Agreement framework. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh previously granted an Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the 114 Rafale jets in February. The final decision will be made by the Cabinet Committee on Security under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The deal's approval hinges on completing the outlined procedures, after which it will be endorsed by the prime minister's led CCS.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}