The Indian Air Force is acquiring and putting into operational use the Rafale jets manufactured by Dassault Aviation in France.
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Updated Aug 1
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What happened
The Indian Air Force is acquiring and putting into operational use the Rafale jets manufactured by Dassault Aviation in France.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- India is considering purchasing Rafale jets from France while comparing them to Chinese J-20 capabilities.Sub-event
IAF issued RFP for bridge support contract regarding the Rafale procurement.1 source
Defense talks between India and France regarding Rafale procurement and future co-development.1 source
IAF acquires Rafale jets from Dassault Aviation for operational use.1 source
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The entities involved
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Dassault Aviation
aerospace manufacturer in France
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Indian Air Force
Aerial service branch of the Indian Armed Forces
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Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India since 2014
- India
Related events
- The Indian Air Force conducted multinational air exercises in Rajasthan, involving participation from France, the US, and the UAE.
- Egypt requested 24 additional Rafale jets, and France is providing loans and jets to Egypt.
- India is expanding its role in the Rafale fighter programme through new industrial partnerships and localization efforts.
- India partners with Dassault Aviation for domestic production to bolster its air power strategy, relying on the Indian Air Force.
- Both the Indian Air Force and the Aeronautical Development Agency are currently incorporating artificial intelligence into their fighter jet projects.