US offer F/A-18 Super Hornet Fighter Jets to India; negotiations with French government to be completed in Rafale deal

Ministry of Defence 03-May, 2016 13:32 IST

Various foreign companies, including Boeing, have expressed their interest for manufacturing fighter aircraft under Make in India.

India and France have agreed to conclude an Inter-Governmental Agreement on the supply of 36 Rafale Aircraft. Negotiations on the terms and conditions of the said supply, including total cost, actual delivery timelines and guarantee period have not been concluded.

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