Which countries have bought Rafale jets from France?

The country was the first to buy 24 Rafale jets, in 2015. This is the second Rafale deal that Egypt has signed with France in five years. In 2016, India, looking to modernize its Soviet-era fleet, signed an agreement with France to buy 36 twin-engine Rafale fighter jets for €7.8 billion.

What does the Rafale sale to Egypt mean for India?

The sale of 30 Rafale fighter jets by France to Egypt in a deal reportedly worth €3.9 billion has raised eyebrows in India. Earlier, France and India had signed a pact for 36 Rafale jets in 2016, which was signed at twice the rate of €7.8 billion.

Is the Rafale a safe bet for India?

Rafale, a medium multi-role combat aircraft, will easily fill the gap between India’s high-end Sukhois and low-end Tejas aircraft and can protect our borders till the time India’s fifth-generation fighter, being jointly developed with Russia, becomes a reality. Thus, the IAF’s decision is a safe bet.

What are the advantages of Rafale over typhoon in India?

India and Russia are jointly working on a project for air dominance role. The Rafale has distinct advantage in Air to Ground attack role which is vital for IAF. Cost: Rafale was declared the lower bidder to the Typhoon. It costs around 20\% less and also the servicing costs for the fighter is comparatively lower.

What is the cost of the Rafale deal with Egypt?

Earlier, France and India had signed a pact for 36 Rafale jets in 2016, which was signed at twice the rate of €7.8 billion. The Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi is said to have signed the deal on April 26 as part of defense contracts worth almost four billion euros, investigative website Disclose claimed.

Will Rafale deal with Paris move ahead?

NEW DELHI: The Rafale fighter deal that has been stuck for the past several months on pricing issues is likely to move ahead with a new offer from Paris that could see India paying 7.25 billion euros for 36 new jets.

What is the offer for 36 fighter jets from France?

The offer for 7.25 billion euros for the 36 aircraft would also include an offset clause that would see French companies like Dassault and Thales investing in the Indian defence and security sector. France agreed to a 50 percent offset clause as a special case for India after the direct intervention of the Indian PMO, sources said.