India a step closer to procure 114 Rafale fighters as Dassault submits its proposal

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Dassault Aviation submitted a proposal to India for procuring 114 Rafale fighter jets, aiming to expand India's combat aircraft fleet and include local production with technology transfer. The deal seeks 18 fly-away aircraft and 96 domestically assembled, raising India's Rafale strength to 176 aircraft.

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 strength to 176 aircraft.