India finalises Rs 3.25 lakh crore Letter of Request for 114 Rafale fighter jets; LoR to be sent to France soon.
Dassault Aviation
India’s Rafale deal faces challenges as 30–40% of fighter value lies in software, yet source code access remains restricted.
Dassault Aviation is aiming to finalize a major contract with India for 114 Rafale fighter jets before the end of the year.
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The Defence Ministry has begun reviewing a proposal by the Indian Air Force (IAF) to procure 114 Rafale fighter jets under the “Made in India” framework in partnership with Dassault Aviation.
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