Page 14 - Rafale Deal

IAF's 36 Rafale aircraft cost 40% more than Dassault's earlier offer

The first of a three-part series compares the Euro 7.85-billion deal to purchase 36 Rafale fighters with the aborted tender for 126 Rafale jets

Most 'extras' in 36-Rafale contract were also specified in earlier tender

The government has argued that India-specific enhancements have raised the Rafale's price, including helmet mounted sights, radar warning receiver, radio altimeter, Doppler radar and cold start

Amid Rafale heat, HAL says won't be offset partner to any aircraft maker

He said HAL's basic focus was on manufacturing of aircraft, helicopters, associated accessories and their repair and overhaul, and not in garnering offset business

Answer questions on Rafale: Opposition on Modi's 'vendors of lies' remark

Prime Minister Modi, while interacting with BJP booth workers had claimed that a number of politicians were like "lying-machines"

Rafale row: BJP slams Rahul Gandhi, says he's stalling country's growth

Party's Delhi chief asserts Rafale can exchange fuel for 3-4 days in the air, can even load weapons during the flight

More to it than meets the eye

Defence procurement has been bedevilled by controversy for decades, despite quality not being an issue

HAL unaware of government scrapping previous Rafale deal: Chairman

As the deal was a direct purchase by the government, the company cannot comment on the specifics of it, HAL chief said

Rafale deal: Dassault paid kickbacks to Ambani's firm, says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi also alleged that CBI chief Alok Verma was removed as he wanted to investigate the deal

Rafale row: Yechury hails SC order, says deal prime example of corruption

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre for pricing details of the 36 Rafale jets India is buying from France in a sealed cover within 10 days

Rafale deal: SC seeks pricing details of 36 fighters from Centre

On October 10, SC stated it would not get into 'the issue of pricing or the question of technical suitability' of the French fighter

Rafale deal: SC asks Centre to file affidavit on pricing within 10 days

The court also asked the Centre to share information which can be brought in the public domain with the petitioners

Rafale deal:Lawyer seeks hearing on PIL in SC after Assembly polls conclude

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi is likely to hear on Wednesday the two PILs, filed by lawyers Manohar Lal Sharma and Vineet Dhanda, on India's deal with France to buy the fighter jets

Rafale row: PM Modi illegitimately benefiting a crony friend, says Congress

Congress says PM benefiting a crony friend, ask him to break silence

Dassault to deliver Rafale jets to India from 2019: CEO Eric Trappier

The deal has faced criticism from Indian opposition parties who allege wrongdoing

Modi has close proximity to Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi and Anil Ambani: Rahul

He was referring to the PNB banking fraud allegedly involving Nirav Modi, his uncle Mehul Choksi and others

Shatrughan Sinha criticises BJP govt over Rafale deal

He appealed to all opposition leaders to unite to defeat the BJP in the 2019 general election

Rafale fighter jet purchase: A controversy revved up and ready to take off?

A three-judge Bench of the Supreme Court of India headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi has asked for details of the decision-making process in the Rafale deal in response to three PILs

Rahul takes Rafale issue to HAL employees, company regrets politicisation

Accusing Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman of "lying" to the nation and misleading the people, Gandhi said she has rushed to Paris to cover up the alleged irregularities in the deal

Amid row with BJP, Rahul meets HAL employees, says 'Rafale is your right'

Congress President Rahul Gandhi held an interaction with present and former employees of the defence PSU in Bengaluru on Saturday

Rafale deal snatched from HAL: Rahul Gandhi ahead of meeting with PSU staff

Standing in support of state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Congress president Rahul Gandhi will Saturday meet the employees of the public sector unit outside its headquarters in Bengaluru. The Gandhi scion said there was a need to "defend the dignity of India's defenders" as he accused the Narendra Modi government of "snatching" the Rafale offset contract from HAL and "gifting" it to Anil Ambani's company. "HAL is India's strategic asset. The future of India's aerospace industry has been destroyed by snatching #Rafale from HAL & gifting it to Anil Ambani," the Congress president tweeted. "Come defend the dignity of India's defenders. I am in Bengaluru to stand with HAL's employees. Join me outside HAL HQ, at 3 PM," he added. Rahul Gandhi and his Congress party have been attacking the Modi government over the Rs 58000 crore Rafale fighter jet deal alleging corruption and favouritism.