India partners with Dassault Aviation for domestic production to bolster its air power strategy, relying on the Indian Air Force.

The entities involved

• India →
  • The Prime Minister visited Gujarat to inaugurate projects, while Patel established an administrative base for India.06:43
  • The BJP is organizing a nationwide political campaign across India, with specific activities underway in the state of Assam.05:37
• Dassault Aviation →

  aerospace manufacturer in France

  • The Indian Navy is inducting Rafale-M jets from France, with training commencing at Dassault Aviation facilities.08:24
  • Dassault Aviation delivered a SIGINT aircraft to the French air force on October 28, 2026.Thu 10:34
• Indian Air Force →

  Aerial service branch of the Indian Armed Forces

  • IAF personnel engaged in various activities, including training in Bangladesh and serving as defense attachés in Japan and South Korea.07:10
  • Amar Preet Singh expressed confidence in the Tejas fighter aircraft and emphasized the importance of indigenous defense manufacturing in India.06:03

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• The Indian Air Force is the primary user of the procured Rafale fighter jets, which are being produced with core technology provided by Dassault Aviation. Potential production sites are also being explored.Jun 7
• HAL delivers equipment for IAF use.Sep 19
• Rajnath Singh oversaw IAF projects via the DAC, confirming the SU-30MKI as the mainstay fleet.Sep 6