Closer to the Contract for Rafale

AK Antony said India's defense minister that the detailed negotiations on the purchase of 126 Rafale fighters are entering a decisive phase. Also dismissed the allegations of irregularities in the tender. Rafale to be provided Indian air forces from 2015.


Statement by the Minister was formulated in response to the letter of 27 February. allegations parliamentarian MV Mysura Reddy `s. He claimed that the tender for 126 multi-role fighter was not performed according to the principles of impartiality, favoring aircraft Dassault Aviation. Recall that he was elected in January 2012.

In response, Minister Antony said that the established due to the allegations Reddy `s committee said proper operation of the Negotiating Group of the tender specifications and compliance with previous requirements of the Ministry of Defence. MP said he did not feel satisfied with the response and wait for the final report of the committee.


At the same time the head of the Indian defense ministry reiterated that the French proposal was the cheapest in terms of total cost of purchase and use of fighters and technology transfer. The value of the entire contract, including options, valued at about $ 20 billion. Negotiations on the details of the transaction are to come - by Antony `s - a decisive phase. Did not indicate even an approximate date of signing the contract. Earlier, unofficial reports indicate that it may take place later this year.