India Defence Ministry Seeks More Talks with Dassault Over Rafale Deal, Insists on Higher Indian Production, Indigenisation

The Indian Ministry of Defence has raised concerns about the Indian Air Force’s request for acquisition of 114 multi-role fighter aircraft, deeming it incomplete. Focused on self-reliance, the MoD demands most aircraft be made in India with higher indigenous content. Dassault must establish local facilities to secure the deal.