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Dassault Rafale

India Seeks 57 New Naval Fighter Jets for Carriers
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Navy has issued a request for information (RFI) for a new carrier-based fighter jet this month.

India: Air Force Chief Wants 200-250 New Combat Aircraft
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The outgoing head of the Indian Air Force says the service needs 200-250 new fighter jets to maintain its edge.

It's Official: India and France Sign $8.7 Billion Deal for 36 Rafale Fighters
By Ankit Panda
It took a decade, but the Indian Air Force will have its Rafales. The first jet will likely arrive in 2019.

India-France Fighter Jet Deal May Be Inked This Week
By Franz-Stefan Gady
After a 16 month delay, a contract for the purchase of 36 French fighter jets could be signed within a week.

India-France Fighter Jet Deal Faces Further Delays
By Franz-Stefan Gady
France purportedly is insisting that India sign the final contract before the two sides conclude a 50 percent offset deal.

Indian and French Defense Ministers to Meet in Singapore to Discuss Rafale Deal
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The pending Rafale deal has been delayed for months. Will the defense ministers be able to break the deadlock?

AgustaWestland Graft Scandal Poised to Delay Conclusion of India-France Rafale Deal
By Ankit Panda
With renewed scrutiny of defense deals awarded under India's previous government, the India-France Rafale deal might be delayed again.

India to Pay $9 Billion for 36 French Fighter Jets
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The signing of a contract is imminent, according to Indian government sources.

Will India and the United States Coproduce Fighter Aircraft?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
New Delhi and Washington are negotiating the possible sale of F-16 and F-18 fighter jets.

Fate of India-France Rafale Fighter Deal Uncertain
By Ankit Panda
Negotiations between India and France over a Dassault Rafale fighter deal appear to be stonewalled.

Are Boeing and India About to Open the Door on a Possible F/A-18 Super Hornet Deal?
By Ankit Panda
Boeing may be interested in manufacturing the F/A-18 Super Hornet in India.

French Aircraft Maker Expects $9 Billion Rafale Deal to Be Signed Within a Month
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Dassault Aviation says that it is quickly “moving towards a Rafale contract with India.”