Air Force Seeks More Rafales After Government-To-Government Deal With France Is Finalized
August 03 2015
The Indian air force hopes to buy more Rafale fighters from France in another government-to-government deal, reports the Times of India.
New Delhi is negotiating with Paris for the direct acquisition of 36 Rafales. Deliveries would begin two years after contract signature, said an Indian official last week.
The air force hopes to acquire 20 more jets in addition to the initial 36 announced earlier this year. However, India is unlikely to buy more 36 at this point, the...
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