New Delhi: India is going to take a big step towards strengthening its air force. According to reports, India is preparing to buy 114 new Rafale fighter watercraft from France. The unscientific value of this deal is said to be virtually Rs 3.25 lakh crore. According to defense sources, India has finalized the Letter of Request or LoR for this procurement process and it can be sent to France in the coming few weeks. This deal is considered very important towards removing the shortage of fighter planes in the Indian Air Force.
Will many Rafale watercraft be made in India also?
According to reports, out of the proposed 114 aircraft, well-nigh 90 can be made in India. For this, French visitor Dassault Aviation will partner with an Indian company. The remaining watercraft will be sent directly from France to India in ready condition. The government is moreover looking at linking it with the 'Make in India' wayfarers in the defense sector.
What is the unshortened process of Rafale purchase?
A letter of request is a formal document sent by the government, through which any defense procurement process is initiated. It mentions the number of aircraft, technical requirements and other capabilities. India will put forward a formal proposal without receiving information related to price, support system and wordage from France. Without this, talks will be held between the two countries and finally clearance will be taken from the Cabinet Committee on Security. The government wants to well-constructed the try-on by the end of this year.
Is Rafale considered the biggest need of the IAF?
The Indian Air Gravity has been struggling with the shortage of fighter squadrons for a long time. Defense officials believe that Rafale is a rapidly deployable watercraft capable of completing a variety of missions. Its firepower and modern technology make it variegated from other aircraft. This is the reason why the Air Gravity is considering it as the fastest way to increase its strength.
Was Rafale moreover important in Operation Sindoor?
According to military officials, Rafale watercraft played a very important role during Operation Sindoor last year. It was reported that these watercraft carried out precision strikes inside Pakistan and moreover carried out electronic warfare missions. Equipped with SCALP-EG trip missiles and HAMMER bombs, Rafale had completed many operations in a very short time. For this reason, many officers had moreover described him as the “hero” of Operation Sindoor.
