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Indo-France Rafale deal
July 31, 2020
India’s Long-Awaited Rafales Finally Arrive from France
By Robert Farley
After many twists, turns, and delays, the first batch of French Dassault Rafale fighters finally arrived in India.
March 12, 2018
France Pitches Another Batch of 36 Rafale Fighter Jets to India
By Franz-Stefan Gady
French President Emanuel Macron considers the Rafale aircraft deal to be at the heart of the Indo-French strategic partnership.
December 12, 2017
The Rafale Acquisition Scandal: A Potential Threat to France-India Defense Relations
By Vasabjit Banerjee and Prashant Hosur
The tortuous Rafale acquisition saga has put a dent in an otherwise robust defense relationship.
January 04, 2017
Is India Buying 200 F-16 Fighter Jets?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Or will the Indian Air Force opt for Sweden’s Gripen in a new competition to build a single-engine fighter jet?
December 29, 2016
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.
September 13, 2016
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.
July 08, 2016
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.
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