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  Exclusive: Compared to UPA regime, Modi govt saved Rs 59 crore on every Rafale aircraft

  India | July 26, 2018 1:28 IST

  However, those who are in the know of the deal point out that the Modi govt actually finalised the deal at a lower price compared to UPA govt.

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  Rafale deal: Anil Ambani writes to Rahul, says govt had no role in Dassault choosing its partner

  India | July 26, 2018 1:54 IST

  In a two-page letter written on December 12, 2017, Ambani explained to Gandhi, who has been attacking the government over the Rafale deal, why his Reliance Group bagged the multi-billion dollar project.

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  CCS approval for Rafale given 16 months after announcement in France

  India | March 12, 2018 21:00 IST

  Minister of state for defence Subhash Bhamre said the cost of each Rafale aircraft is approximately Rs 670 crore but did not give details of prices of associated equipment, weapons and services.

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  No question of Rafale deal going the Bofors way: Nirmala Sitharaman

  India | March 03, 2018 21:37 IST

  Sitharaman said she would welcome if the Congress raises the issue of procurement of Rafale jets when the budget session of the Parliament reconvenes from Monday.

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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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  India to get first batch of 36 Rafale fighter jets in 2019

  India | February 16, 2017 15:57 IST

  French aircraft maker Dassault Aviation has said that the delivery of 36 Rafale fighter jets to India will begin in 2019 and the order will be completed by 2022.

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  India may buy an additional 36 Rafale fighter jets: Report

  India | January 13, 2017 13:22 IST

  India is reportedly mulling over buying an additional 36 Rafale fighter jets from France-based Dassault Aviation.

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  India clears first payment for 36 Rafale fighter jets, first batch expected in 2019: Report

  India | December 30, 2016 12:30 IST

  India has reportedly cleared the first tranche of payment of 15 per cent to the French government as part of its deal for the purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets.

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  India will deploy Rafale jets carrying nuclear warheads against China, Pakistan: Chinese media

  World | September 30, 2016 12:00 IST

  A debate is on in Chinese media over how and against whom India would use the Rafale fighter jets capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.

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  Rafale deal cleared by government, to be inked on September 23

  India | September 21, 2016 20:56 IST

  The deal for 36 Rafale jets between India and France will be signed on September 23 after the Cabinet Committee on Security chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today gave its approval to the inter-governmental agreement (IGA) between the two coun

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  Rafale deal for 36 jets may be inked on September 23, French Defence Minister likely to visit India for signing

  India | September 16, 2016 9:14 IST

  The mega deal for 36 Rafale jets between India and France is likely to be signed on September 23.

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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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  Rafale deal likely to figure in crucial defence acquisition council meet today

  India | July 14, 2016 14:01 IST

  Defence Acquisition Council, the top acquisition body of the Defence Ministry, will be meeting today and is likely to take a review of review of the negotiations held so far into the purchase of the multi-billion Rafale deal

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  Ex-IAF chief Browne refutes reports regarding 3 defence deals

  May 05, 2016 21:22 IST

  New Delhi: Former Air Force Chief N A K Browne, currently India's Ambassador to Norway, today strongly refuted as "baseless and malicious" reports that he was a "common link" in three major defence deals involving

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  Republic Day special! Why enemies should beware of India's physical strength?

  India | January 26, 2016 21:28 IST

  New Delhi: India's defence system got a series of boosts during 2015 with a lot of emphasis being laid on modernisation of equipments under the new scheme 'Make in India' by the government.India saw many

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  Rafale jet deal on 'right track': Francois Hollande

  India | January 24, 2016 16:34 IST

  New Delhi: French President Francois Hollande has indicated that the nearly Rs 60,000-crore Rafale jets deal is unlikely to be signed during his current visit although it is on the 'right track'.In an interview to

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  Rafale combat aircraft deal in final stages: Manohar Parrikar

  National | November 17, 2015 16:18 IST

  New Delhi: The multi-billion dollar deal for purchase of 36 Rafale combat aircraft is in “final stages” of price negotiations, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has said.A new roadmap for the upgradation of the inventory in

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  DAC meet: Progress in Rafale negotiations, projects of more than Rs 13,000 crore cleared

  India | September 01, 2015 23:26 IST

  New Delhi: Signaling that the deadlock in talks over the purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets has been resolved, the Defence Acquisition Council today expressed satisfaction at the progress made and asked the Indian negotiating

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  India to get Rafale planes on IAF-approved configuration: Government

  National | July 21, 2015 21:37 IST

  New Delhi:  The 36 Rafale combat planes and associated systems and weapons would be delivered in the same configuration as had been tested and approved by Indian Air Force, and with a longer maintenance responsibility

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  A K Antony questions Rafale deal with France

  National | May 23, 2015 22:12 IST

  New Delhi: Former Defence Minister A K Antony today raised several questions over the Rafale fighter jet deal, wondering whether the Finance Ministry and Defence Acquisition Council were taken on board while clinching the agreement