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Dassault Rafale
India’s Air Force Will Field 42 Combat Squadrons by 2027
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Air Force chief is optimistic about expanding the number of IAF combat squadrons.
India's 36 Rafale Fighter Purchase From France Hits Roadblocks
By Ankit Panda
New Delhi is holding out for favorable pricing and guarantees that Dassault will invest in the country.
India's MMRCA Is Officially Dead. Now What?
By Ankit Panda
The Indian government is going the domestic route to fulfill its MMRCA requirement. Will this work?
Confirmed: India’s 'Mother of All Defense Deals' Is Dead
By Franz-Stefan Gady
New Delhi will, however, issue a new Request for Proposal (RFP) for the purchase of 90 fighter jets very soon.
India’s Rafale Fighter Jets May Face Further Delays
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Another week, another delay - the Indian Air Force's fighter procurement crunch might not be over any time soon.
Confirmed: India to Buy Only 36 Rafale Fighter Jets
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Is the 'mother of all defense deals' finally dead?
The Indian Air Force's Big Problem: Not Enough Pilots!
By Franz-Stefan Gady
New Delhi faces a critical shortage of both planes and pilots a parliamentary panel revealed this week.
US-India Collaboration on Aircraft Carriers: A Good Idea?
By Ankit Panda
Ashley Tellis claims the United States should help India develop its next-generation carriers. He's right.
Interview: India’s Rafale Deal
By Sanjay Kumar
The recent Rafale deal and its significance for India's relations with France.
India Makes it Official: The 'Mother of All Defense Deals' Is Dead
By Ankit Panda
India's $20 billion medium multi-role combat aircraft tender is no more.
India Will Buy 36 Ready-to-Fly Dassault Rafale Fighters from France
By Ankit Panda
In Paris, Narendra Modi announced that New Delhi would purchase 36 Rafale fighters in fly-away condition.
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By Ankit Panda
Plus, IHS' Global Defense Trade Report, a possible "dark horse" for India's MMRCA contract, and more. Defense links.