03 February 2012

News Story: France hopes to seal Indian jet fighter deal in nine months


PARIS (AFP): France is confident that it can sign and seal a firm USD 12 billion deal to supply India with 126 Rafale fighter jets "within six to nine months", government spokeswoman Valerie Pecresse has said. 

The Rafale, a modern multi-role jet built by Dassault Aviation, has been selected by India as it's preferred next generation interceptor, but details of the immense contract remain to be ironed out.

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