Rafale Diskussionsstrang

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Dassault sets sights on supplying 200 Rafale jets to India over next decade

French aircraft maker Dassault Aviation on Wednesday said the Indian order for 36 Rafale fighters was a “bit small,” hoping it would swell to around 200 warplanes over the next decade. The firm has factored in an upcoming naval aviation programme to arrive at the figure. [...]

IAF chief says 36 Rafale warplanes not enough, India needs at least 200 jets [...]

India and France signed the $8.7-billion Rafale deal on September 23, 2016. The jets, equipped with latest weapons and tailored for Indian needs, will be delivered between 2019 and 2022. Indian Air Force fighter pilots and technicians will head to France in 2018 to train on the Rafale. The IAF has also cautioned that the 36 fighters are not enough to check the erosion of its IAF’s strength.

http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news...pLCZK.html

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