We have requested them to (deliver it) as fast as possible, says Parrikar.
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar. (Photo: PTI)
Pune: Defence minister Manohar Parrikar on Sunday said that India may start getting Rafale fighter aircraft from France earlier than the agreed-upon 36 months.
“As per terms of the deal it is 36 months (during which the delivery has to start), but it may come slightly earlier. We have requested them to (deliver it) as fast as possible,” he said. On September 23, India and France signed the Rs 59,000 crore (approx) deal for Rafale fighter jets, equipped with latest missiles and weapon system besides multiple India-specific modifications that will give the Indian Air Force greater “potency” over arch rival Pakistan.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle. )
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