Rafale fighter jets

Make in India turns two - A timeline of PM Modi’s ambitious project! (Watch)

The ambitious project, which aimed at making India a manufacturing hub, was also rolled out with the aim of creating millions of jobs in the country.

Sep 25, 2016, 01:55 AM IST

Rafale deal comes with 50 per cent offset clause

The deal comes with a 50 per cent offset clause which means that Indian companies, big and small, will get businesses worth over 3 billion euros.

Sep 23, 2016, 22:01 PM IST

India's Rafale vs Pakistan's F-16: Why the French fighter jet is the best choice for dogfight

The Rafale significant deal was signed by French Defence Minister Jean Yves Le Drian, and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar.

Sep 23, 2016, 18:10 PM IST

Finally, India, France sign deal for 36 Rafale fighter jets

Indian and France on Friday signed militarily significant deal for the supply of 36 Rafale fighter jets.

Sep 23, 2016, 08:58 AM IST

French Defence Minister arrives tonight; Rafale deal tomorr

The deal comes with a saving of nearly 750 million Euros than the one struck during the previous UPA government.

Sep 22, 2016, 19:51 PM IST

Cabinet approves purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets; India, France to sign final deal on Friday

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared the purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets.

Sep 21, 2016, 20:36 PM IST

Rafale deal: French Defence Minister to arrive on Sept 22

Defence sources said if all goes well, the Inter Governmental Agreement (IGA) will be signed on September 23.

Sep 18, 2016, 19:42 PM IST

Rafale deal likely to go to Cabinet panel soon

The much-awaited deal for 36 Rafale fighter jets is in the final stage, and will go to the Cabinet Committee on Security soon, said informed sources.

Sep 14, 2016, 19:11 PM IST

Rafale deal: All details fixed, IGA being finalised

The much anticipated contract for 36 Rafale fighter jets is likely to be sealed soon as both the countries have finalised the details for the deal which will cost about Euro 7.87 billion.

Sep 14, 2016, 16:52 PM IST

Manohar Parrikar contradicts BJP's tweet on Rafale purchase, says deal not finalised yet

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday said that the deal to purchase 36 Rafale combat jets from France has not been fnalised as yet though it is in an “advanced stage” .

Apr 21, 2016, 13:55 PM IST

BJP says Rafale deal finalised at $8.8 bn

Even as the government has chosen to remain tight-lipped on the price bargain related to the purchase of Rafale fighter jets from France, the BJP on Wednesday announced on its official Facebook page that the deal has been finalised at $8.8 billion.

Apr 20, 2016, 23:33 PM IST

Rafale deal finalised, India to purchase 36 fighter jets from France for 7.8 bn euros: Report

The first deliveries are expected to start by 2019 after the finalisation of the deal.

Apr 15, 2016, 20:16 PM IST

Won't be able to 'fully fight' two-front war with Pakistan, China: IAF

The revelation by the IAF comes at a time when the squadron strength of the force has come down to 33 in comparison to the sanctioned strength of 42.

Mar 10, 2016, 16:08 PM IST

I am a tough negotiator, let me save money: Manohar Parrikar on Rafale deal

The deal is estimated to cost about Rs 59,000 crore. 

Mar 04, 2016, 20:18 PM IST

India, France may close Rafale fighter jet deal at Rs 60,000 crore in March

India and France are expected to finally sign the inter-governmental agreement, including the commercial contract for the purchase of 36 Rafale multi-role fighters from Dassault Aviation . The commercial contract is expected to be signed at Rs 60,000 crore.

Feb 11, 2016, 10:42 AM IST

France delivers 3 more Rafale fighters to Egypt

Egypt received three Rafale fighters from France on Thursday, the military said, six months after Paris delivered the first three of a consignment of 24 of the warplanes.

Jan 29, 2016, 00:16 AM IST

India, France ink Rs 60,000 crore deal for Rafale fighter jets

India and France on Monday inked a Memorandum of Understanding on purchase of 36 Rafale aircrafts.

Jan 25, 2016, 18:02 PM IST

A new energy in France-India relationship

It's been almost two years to the date from Hollande's first visit to India as president.

Jan 22, 2016, 12:51 PM IST

Deal to sell Rafale jets to India not yet done: French Defence Minister

French Defence Minister said on Thursday that the deal to sell Rafale combat jets to India is not yet done.

Jan 14, 2016, 14:15 PM IST