France offers to build 94 of 114 Rafale jets in India under Rs 3.25-lakh crore deal
France offers to build 94 of 114 Rafale jets in India under Rs 3.25-lakh crore deal
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France responds to India's request on Rafale jets, ₹3.25 lakh Cr deal advances
In February, the DAC cleared the purchase of military hardware worth ₹3.6 lakh crore, including 114 Rafale jets under the MRFA programme.
France submits detailed proposal to India’s request for 114 Rafales
France has made a formal proposal for supplying 114 Rafale fighter jets to India, estimating the deal at approximately Rs 3.25 lakh crore. This strategic partnership will see 94 jets produced locally under the Make-in-India initiative. The Indian government is now reviewing the proposal to ensure it aligns with the integration of indigenous missile systems, with hopes to finalize the agreement by the end of this year.
Why India wants 114 more Rafales and what gives the fighter its edge
Dassault Aviation from France has presented its proposal for acquiring 114 Rafale jets, aimed at strengthening India’s fighter fleet and addressing existing capability shortcomings. This initiative prioritizes significant local production and the transfer of technology to India. With a unified force of 176 Rafale aircraft, both the Indian Air Force and Navy will collaborate, enhancing India's domestic aerospace manufacturing and supporting indigenous defense projects.
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