The deal represents a major vote of confidence in the Rafale, which fell victim to a smear campaign by Chinese competitors ...

NEW DELHI, Feb 12 (Reuters) - India on Thursday gave initial clearance for a 3.6-trillion-rupee ($40 billion) boost to the ...

Despite plans for co-production in India, reports from France indicate that India will be denied access to critical source codes for the jet's electronic warfare and radar systems ...

"India sees a kindred spirit in France because France also has always talked about retaining strategic autonomy," one analyst ...

NEW DELHI, Feb 19 (Reuters) - France and India are entering a new era of defence cooperation with plans to jointly produce ...

An Indian government panel Thursday gave its preliminary approval for the purchase of additional Rafale fighter jets and ...

So far, India has purchased 36 Rafales for its air force. New Delhi has also ordered another 26 marine versions of the jet for the navy. Details of the Rafale deal including plans for co-production, ...

This purchase will cost India $28 billion; it is not clear what elements of pricing – ammunition, avionics, logistics and guarantees – are included in the cost.

India is well aware that buying the F-35 will mean full dependence on America for even its operations and weapon integration ...

Rajnath Singh urged his French counterpart to increase the proportion of India-made components in the Rafale deal to 50%.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) currently operates 36 Rafale jets, while the Indian Navy approved the purchase of 26 naval ...

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