India selects the Rafale Marine
(Saint-Cloud, July 14, 2023)
– The Indian Government has announced the selection of the Rafale Marine to equip the Indian Navy with a latest generation fighter.
Following an international consultation launched by the Indian authorities, this decision comes at the end of a conclusive test campaign held in India, during which the Rafale Marine demonstrated that it fully meets the operational needs of the Indian Navy and was perfectly adapted to the specificities of its aircraft carrier.
The Indian Navy’s 26 Rafale Marines will eventually join the 36 Rafale already in service, which give complete satisfaction to the Indian Air Force, thus making India the first country to make the same military choice as France in operating both versions of the aircraft to help establish its superiority in the air and on the seas and to guarantee its sovereignty.
This selection confirms the excellence of the Rafale, the exceptional quality of the link between Dassault Aviation and the Indian Forces, and the importance of the strategic relationship between India and France.
“At a time when we are celebrating 70 years of our partnership with the Indian Forces, I thank the Indian authorities for this new sign of confidence and undertake on behalf of Dassault Aviation to fully meet, with the Rafale, the expectations of the Indian Navy”,
said
Eric Trappier
Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation
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