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Modi Secures Deal For 36 Rafale Jets, With Financial Details To Follow

January 25 2016

India

The Indian government has finally signed an agreement for the long-delayed purchase for French Rafale fighter jets, although some financial terms are still being discussed, says Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as cited by France 24.

"We have completed an inter-governmental agreement for the purchase of 36 Rafales, with the exception of the financial aspects," said Modi on Monday.

Modi met with French President Francois Hollande in New Delhi during his three-day visit....

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