How much India pay to France for Rafale?
The Rafale fighter jets deal involved a payment worth one million euros (Rs 8.62 crore) to an Indian middleman, which plane maker Dassault has not been able to explain to the French anti-corruption authorities, the country’s online journal Mediapart reported on Sunday.
Has India bought the Rafale?
The first batch of five Rafale jets arrived in India on July 29, nearly four years after India signed an inter-governmental agreement with France to procure 36 of the aircraft at a cost of ₹59,000 crore. The formal induction ceremony of the fleet had taken place at Ambala on September 10 last.
What is the cost of 1 raffle?
Cost: India had signed an inter-governmental agreement with France in September 2016 for procurement of 36 Rafale fighter jets at a cost of around Rs 58,000 crore.
Who sold Rafale to India?
In 2015, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the landmark defense deal with French aviation company Dassault to buy 36 Rafale fighter jets to refurbish India’s rusting air force.
Why did India buy only 36 Rafales?
During an official visit to France in April 2015, Indian prime minister Narendra Modi announced that India would acquire 36 fully built Rafales citing “critical operational necessity”.
How many Rafale does France have?
The French Air and Space Force has 232 combat aircraft in service, with the majority being 130 Dassault Mirage 2000 and 102 Dassault Rafale. As of 2021, the French Air and Space Force employs a total of 40,500 regular personnel….French Air and Space Force.
| Air and Space Force | |
|---|---|
| Trainer | Alpha Jet, Pilatus PC-21, SOCATA TBM, Extra EA-300 |
How many Rafale jets does Qatar have?
Current inventory
| Aircraft | Origin | In service |
|---|---|---|
| Combat Aircraft | ||
| Alpha Jet | France / Germany | 6 |
| Mirage 2000 | France | 9 |
| Dassault Rafale | France | 23 |