Saint-Cloud and Paris: France’s bid to sell 126 Rafale combat jets to India moved a step closer to reality in recent weeks, with Dassault Aviation and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) reaching an agreement as to who will be responsible for guaranteeing 108 Indian-built aircraft required under the deal.
The first 18 Rafale jets are to be built in France. After that, India’s HAL would take over production of the remaining aircraft.
"This is the first time Dassault agrees to be a co-contractor," Dassault CEO Eric Trappier said following his company’s annual earnings conference March 11. "Dassault and HAL will both take responsibility for the part they will each build on the Rafale aircraft made in India," he continued, asserting the commitment is in line with the Indian government’s initial request for proposals under the Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) tender.
11/03/15 Amy Svitak and Caroline Bruneau Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
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The first 18 Rafale jets are to be built in France. After that, India’s HAL would take over production of the remaining aircraft.
"This is the first time Dassault agrees to be a co-contractor," Dassault CEO Eric Trappier said following his company’s annual earnings conference March 11. "Dassault and HAL will both take responsibility for the part they will each build on the Rafale aircraft made in India," he continued, asserting the commitment is in line with the Indian government’s initial request for proposals under the Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) tender.
11/03/15 Amy Svitak and Caroline Bruneau Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
