Indian Navy's plans to buy 26 Rafale Marine Fighter Jets for Rs 50,000 cr raises eyebrows: How trustworthy is Dassault?

Friday, 31 May 2024
The projected Rs 50,000 crore for 26 jets is in a sharp contrast to the 2016 deal where the Indian Air Force (IAF) paid nearly 50% less for a similar acquisition.

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