France Submits $34 Billion Rafale Proposal to India, ANI Says
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Thu, 6 August 2026
2 reports- Bloomberg Politics15:54first to report
France has submitted its formal plan to sell 114 multi-role combat Rafale aircraft to India under a 3.25-trillion-rupee ($34 billion) deal, news agency ANI reported Thursday quoting unnamed sources.
- Times of India19:47
France has made a formal proposal for supplying 114 Rafale fighter jets to India, estimating the deal at approximately Rs 3.25 lakh crore. This strategic partnership will see 94 jets produced locally under the Make-in-India initiative. The Indian government is now reviewing the proposal to ensure it aligns with the integration of indigenous missile systems, with hopes to finalize the agreement by the end of this year.
Fri, 7 August 2026
2 reports- Times of India04:45
Dassault Aviation submitted its proposal for 114 Rafale fighter jets to India. This acquisition will significantly expand India's combat aircraft fleet and deepen cooperation. The deal includes local production and extensive technology transfer under an intergovernmental agreement. India seeks 18 fly-away aircraft and 96 to be assembled domestically. This acquisition will raise India's Rafale strength to 176 aircraft.
- timesofoman.com11:30
The 114 Rafale order will take the numbers to 176
Wed, 12 August 2026
1 report- Times of India11:22
Dassault Aviation from France has presented its proposal for acquiring 114 Rafale jets, aimed at strengthening India’s fighter fleet and addressing existing capability shortcomings. This initiative prioritizes significant local production and the transfer of technology to India. With a unified force of 176 Rafale aircraft, both the Indian Air Force and Navy will collaborate, enhancing India's domestic aerospace manufacturing and supporting indigenous defense projects.