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Long-Delayed Final Decision On Rafale Fighters Expected By April

January 13 2015

India

Indian officials say they expect a final decision will be made on the planned purchase of the Rafale fighter from Dassault in France by April, reports the Times of India.

India selected the Rafale in 2012 for its US$20 billion medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA) program. That program calls for 126 aircraft.

Sources said a decision will take place on the potential purchase before Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits France and Germany in April.

The potential deal is...

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