India's Mega Rafale Deal: G2G Model Fast-Tracks Largest Defence Acquisition

• India finalizes a proposed Rs 3.25 lakh crore agreement with France for 114 additional Dassault Rafale fighter jets.
• The deal, cleared by the DAC, will significantly expand India’s air combat strength and transform its aerospace industrial base.
• Utilizing a Government-to-Government (G2G) framework, the acquisition is faster, cleaner, and more predictable, bypassing bureaucratic delays.
• 18 Rafales will be delivered from France, with the remaining 96 slated for final assembly and manufacture in India, boosting 'Make in India'.
• The agreement includes technology transfer, integration of Indian weapon systems, and creation of skilled jobs in the domestic aerospace sector.