RAFALE DEAL: The First 18 Rafale Fighters To Come Off-The-Shelf With A Shorter Timeline

Procurement StructureThe Indian Air Force (IAF) is accelerating plans to finalise the record 114 Rafale fighter jet deal, targeted for completion by next year, with an estimated cost exceeding ₹2 lakh crore ($23.8 billion). Under the agreement, at least 18 aircraft will be delivered off-the-shelf from France in a short time-frame, while the bulk—over 90 units—will be assembled domestically with
Procurement StructureThe Indian Air Force (IAF) is accelerating plans to finalise the record 114 Rafale fighter jet deal, targeted for completion by next year, with an estimated cost exceeding ₹2 lakh crore ($23.8 billion). Under the agreement, at least 18 aircraft will be delivered off-the-shelf from France in a short time-frame, while the bulk—over 90 units—will be assembled domestically with
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