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Why Hal was not chosen for Rafale?
The Economic Times reported that the acquisition of 126 aircraft was dropped as Dassault would not be the lowest bidder if HAL were to manufacture Rafale under license, due to additional labour costs. The report added that Dassault’s refusal to provide warranty for all aircraft also contributed to the decision.
Why did India choose Rafale over Eurofighter?
One of the most crucial reasons why India selected the Rafale over the Eurofighter Typhoon was that the French were accepting the idea that the Rafale would become a part of India’s nuclear triad.
Which countries have Dassault Rafale?
The Rafale has been used in combat over Afghanistan, Libya, Mali, Iraq and Syria….Dassault Rafale.
| Rafale | |
|---|---|
| A French Air Force Dassault Rafale B at RIAT in 2009 | |
| Role | Multirole fighter |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Aviation |
How many Rafale India has?
India and France had signed an inter-governmental agreement in 2016 to procure 36 Rafale jets at a cost Rs 59,000 crore. The twin-engine Rafale jets are capable of carrying out a variety of missions, such as ground and sea attack, air defence and air superiority, reconnaissance, and nuclear strike deterrence.
Where Rafale is manufactured?
According to the French magazine L’Usine nouvelle, apart from several non-sensitive components sourced from the United States, the Rafale is manufactured almost entirely in France. Different elements are produced in numerous factories across the country, and final assembly takes place near Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport.
How many Rafale India buy from France?
The first batch of five Rafale jets arrived in India on July 29, 2020, nearly four years after India signed an inter-governmental agreement with France to procure 36 aircraft at a cost of ₹ 59,000 crore.
What are the 13 India specific enhancements in Rafale?
While the India specific enhancements remain classified, they are understood to be related to a more powerful radio altimeter, radar warning receiver, low band jammer, flight data recorder, high-altitude engine start-up, synthetic aperture radar, ground moving target indicator and tracking, infra-red search and track.
Why is reliance not a manufacturer of Rafale fighter jets?
For the uninitiated, Reliance has not been selected as a manufacturer for Rafale fighter jets. These jets are to be constructed in France under the aegis of Dassault Aviation and not Reliance as some lie peddlers would like you to believe. When constructing an aircraft, not every components are produced in house.
Will Hal build Rafale aircraft made in India?
“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.”
Did the 126 Rafale deal with Dassault really collapse because of Hal?
All these things make it clear that negotiations between the Indian government and Dassault Aviation for 126 Rafales did not collapse because of HAL as Sitharaman claimed. At least till March 25, 2015, HAL was very much a part of the 126 Rafale deal, and a number of contentious issues had been ironed out.
Why was MoU signed between Hal and Rafale?
Safran group is a part of a joint venture named Rafale International, with Dassault Aviation and Thales to promote Rafale fighter aircraft to international customers. The Quint spoke to a retired senior HAL officer who was part of the MoU. He said, “The MoU was signed mainly for technology transfer activity.