Rafale Fighter Jet Deal Takes Big Step Forward

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The Narendra Modi government appears to be going ahead with the off-the shelf purchase of 36 Rafale fighters, which the Indian Air Force needs urgently. In the clearest indication of the government’s intention so far, the Defence Acquisition Committee has asked the Defence Ministry negotiating team to proceed with end-stage negotiations, sources told NDTV.

Unofficial estimates indicate the deal for 36 jets could cost the exchequer $8 to $9 billion.

The move comes five months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India’s intention to acquire 36 Rafale fighters in an off-the-shelf deal with the government of France — a deal he expected to conclude within a month or two.

Today’s developments are a clear indicator that hurdles which existed towards the acquisition of the Rafale have now likely been removed. These were linked to India’s mandatory offset requirements, under which 50% of the total value of the Rafale deal would need to be ploughed back into Indian industry.


Sources indicate that French negotiators had told the government that the process would substantially delay the acquisition of the fighters.

NDTV has learnt that the French government may now have indicated to the government of India its willingness to set up a third line to manufacture Rafale fighters in future. This, the French argue, will go towards meeting its mandatory offset requirements in the deal in the future.

NDTV has also learnt that the French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian was expected to be in New Delhi today. But he has delayed his visit to this country, pending the progress on the Rafale deal, on the advice of the Government of India.

The Indian Air Force requires the Rafale fighters to fulfill a long pending requirement to step up its squadron strength, which has been depleted over the years by having to retire older generation aircraft.

The IAF also believes that the Rafale gives it a capability to strike ground targets and air targets in complex futuristic battles.

The government’s decision to acquire 36 Rafale came after it scrapped the Medium Multirole Combat Aircraft tender to acquire 126 fighters, most of which were to be built in India by Hindustan Aeronautics.

With differences over transfer of technology and overall cost issues continuing for years, the government decided to proceed with a smaller direct purchase from France — something that may now be officially announced very soon barring any eleventh-hour setback.

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[GURU DUTT]

8-9 Billion $$s for 36 rafale

 

[Aarush]

8-9 Billion $$s for 36 rafale

meanwhile qatar is paying 7 billion dollar for 24 Rafale. and france offered 25% discount to India.

 

[chhota bheem]

Are they really worth the price,whats in it For which IAF desperatly wants them.

 

[GURU DUTT]

meanwhile qatar is paying 7 billion dollar for 24 Rafale. and france offered 25% discount to India.

few days ago it was said to be a 5 Billion $$s deal for 36 rafales + wepons and training package now its 7-8 Billion$$s is there something else going on

 

[[Bregs]]

few days ago it was said to be a 5 Billion $$s deal for 36 rafales + wepons and training package now its 7-8 Billion$$s is there something else going on

lol bro this deal is moving like an event in our daily life

 

[GURU DUTT]

lol bro this deal is moving like an event in our daily life

in short : Indian MOD has made it clear that they wont budge to frenchies and if frenchies try to be oversmart the deal just might be called off but frenchies are trying to create PR clouds thru paid media presstitutes and both PMO & MOD know this but in the end kuch nahi honne walla

 

[Aarush]

few days ago it was said to be a 5 Billion $$s deal for 36 rafales + wepons and training package now its 7-8 Billion$$s is there something else going on

i guess 5 to 6 billion dollar is after discount including training, weapon package, maintenance facilities etc.

 

[[Bregs]]

i guess 5 to 6 billion dollar is after discount including training, weapon package, maintenance facilities etc.

7-8 billion $ for 36 planes will cause harakari in political circles as this is very costly a price to be quoted per plane

 

[Indian Patriot]

meanwhile qatar is paying 7 billion dollar for 24 Rafale. and france offered 25% discount to India.

Link please.

If true, is 7 billion dollars only for planes or is it also for spares, weapons, training etc.?

A country getting 7 billion for 24 planes is under absolutely no pressure for finance and is under no compulsion to give discounts to anybody.

Are they really worth the price,whats in it For which IAF desperatly wants them.

They are the best 4.5 gen fighters in the world and better than anything IAF has at present, even the over-hyped MKIs.

 

[chhota bheem]

Link please.

If true, is 7 billion dollars only for planes or is it also for spares, weapons, training etc.?

A country getting 7 billion for 24 planes is under absolutely no pressure for finance and is under no compulsion to give discounts to anybody.



They are the best 4.5 gen fighters in the world and better than anything IAF has at present, even the over-hyped MKIs.

yeah with the price of one of these ,you can buy 2 5th gen fighters i think

 

[Aarush]

Link please.

France and Qatar seal $7 billion Rafale fighter jet deal - The Times of India

and yes it includes training, support etc.

7-8 billion $ for 36 planes will cause harakari in political circles as this is very costly a price to be quoted per plane

its almost 194 million per plane.. and it would be without ToT...just flyaway condition aircraft...

 

[Peaceful Civilian]

few days ago it was said to be a 5 Billion $$s deal for 36 rafales + wepons and training package now its 7-8 Billion$$s is there something else going on

Get F35B for navy. Already One generation ahead fighter and 2nd best stealth fighter in the world.

 

[GURU DUTT]

Get F35B for navy. Already One generation ahead fighter and 2nd best stealth fighter in the world.

if this paid news by presstitutes and price is indeed in acsess of 100 million $$s even for off the shelf rafales its F/A-18EF for IAF

 

[Killswitch]

India would be better off spending that 7-8 Billion on 100+ super 30 mkis, and there would probably still be plenty leftover.