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  Centre advances plan to acquire 114 Rafale, proposal to buy Su-57 'still on table': Sources

  India | January 17, 2026 23:38 IST

  The proposal will now be placed to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh-led Defence Acquisition Council (DAC). Once it gets an approval from there, the proposal would require a nod of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), which is headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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  Rafale deal gains momentum; Centre to discuss Rs 3.25 lakh cr deal to acquire 114 jets from France

  India | January 13, 2026 19:35 IST

  This move comes after India had signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement with France in April 2025 to procure 26 Dassault Rafale-M (Marine) jets. Currently, the Indian Air Force operates a fleet of 36 Rafale fighters.

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  Dassault Aviation, Tata Advanced Systems to jointly manufacture Rafale jet fuselage in India

  Business | June 05, 2025 18:28 IST

  The first fuselage sections are expected to roll off the assembly line in financial year 2028, with the facility expected to deliver up to two complete fuselages per month, Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) said.

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  Naval variant of Rafale jets to equip Indian Navy, says Dassault Aviation

  India | July 15, 2023 16:11 IST

  Notably, India is procuring the Rafale jets for deployment on the indigenously built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.

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  India to receive its last Rafale fighter jet by December 15

  India | November 09, 2022 15:45 IST

  Rafale fighter jet news: The Rafale was inducted swiftly into the Indian Air Force at the peak of the conflict with China and had started operating over Ladakh within a week of its arrival in the country.

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  What makes Rafale one of the world's most powerful fighter jets

  Fyi | July 28, 2020 15:07 IST

  The first batch of 5 Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation's Merignac facility in France is on way to India. One of the world's most powerful fighter jets will be inducted to the Indian Air Force's Golden Arrows Squadron in Ambala. IndiaTvNews.com explains what makes the Rafale fighter jets the most destructive, powerful flying machine in the world.

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  5 Rafale jets take off from Merignac, France to join Indian Air Force | Watch

  Good News | July 27, 2020 12:44 IST

  The first batch of 5 Rafale fighter jets on Monday flew out of France and will land in India on July 29 to join the Indian Air Force. India will get a total of 36 Rafale jets after government-to-government deal between India and France in 2016.

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  'Rafale deal absolutely clean': Dassault Aviation welcomes SC decision dismissing pleas for probe

  India | December 14, 2018 23:07 IST

  The reaction of Dassault Aviation, the manufacturer of Rafale, came after the Supreme Court dismissed petitions seeking a court-monitored probe into the Rs 59,000-crore Rafale fighter jet deal.

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  Rafale row: 'We chose Reliance by ourselves, I don't lie', says Dassault CEO on Rahul Gandhi's allegations

  India | November 13, 2018 13:23 IST

  The Dassault CEO's response on Rahul Gandhi's charge that Dassault was covering up for possible cronyism in awarding the offset deal to Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group.

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  Rafale deal: Dassault CEO clears air on Reliance, says it was best to deliver what we wanted

  India | October 28, 2018 8:00 IST

  In an interview, Trappier said that Dassault Aviation gad chosen Reliance as a partner.

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  'Freely chose Reliance Group as partner': Dassault dismisses French website's claims on Rafale deal

  World | October 11, 2018 17:39 IST

  In its defence, Dassault Aviation clarified that it freely chose to make a partnership with India’s Reliance Group.

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  Rafale deal: Wasn't in power when agreement was signed, says French President Emmanuel Macron

  World | September 26, 2018 15:58 IST

  Speaking to the press on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session, Macron described Rafale as a "government-to-government" discussion.

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  Rafale deal: Picking Reliance was our choice, Dassault Aviation clarifies

  India | September 22, 2018 9:26 IST

  Dassault Aviation, in a statement, said that Rafale jet deal was a government-to-government agreement.

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  Amid border standoff with China, IAF seeks to expedite delivery of Rafale fighter jets: Report

  World | July 18, 2017 14:23 IST

  IAF chief Birender Singh Dhanoa, who is presently on a three-day visit to France, is expected to assess and discuss if the supply of the Rafale jets could be expedited.

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  Rafale effect: Anil Ambani's Reliance Group, Dassault Aviation set up joint venture

  October 03, 2016 18:25 IST

  Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group and Rafale maker Dassault Aviation today announced a joint venture (JV) that will be a key player in execution of offset contract worth about Rs 22,000 crore.

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  India to soon get 36 Rafale jets at Rs 59,000 cr; details fixed, IGA being finalised

  September 14, 2016 20:30 IST

  India’s plan to own Rafale fighters will soon turn into reality with all details of the much anticipated contract for 36 jets finalised.

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  Two upgraded Mirage 2000 handed over to India in France

  India | March 25, 2015 23:50 IST

  Istres: French defence major Dassault Aviation on Wednesday handed over the first two upgraded Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft with advanced navigational, radar and missile systems to India amidst continuing stalemate on the over USD 20

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  Negotiation panel asked to expedite report on Rafale deal: Parrikar

  India | February 18, 2015 17:43 IST

  Bengaluru: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said he has asked the Contract Negotiation Committee (CNC) to submit by last week of February or early March a detailed report on the multi-billion-dollar deal to buy Rafale