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Monday, March 2, 2026
TopicEurofighter Typhoon

Topic: Eurofighter Typhoon

Buying complex weaponry is no easy business, but Rafale shows India’s process is broken

It takes 8-10 years for a selection process to be carried through while the defence services wait. Indeed, in the end, there may be no acquisition at all.

India favoured Rafale also because of its ‘nuclear advantage’

India picked the Rafale because France didn't have a problem with the aircraft being nuclear-capable, according to former Indian envoy Rakesh Sood.

Before Rafale deal, Modi govt passed over option to buy Rs 453 cr/unit cheaper Eurofighter

German-led offer for Eurofighter Typhoon at €138 mln/unit not pursued; Rafale signed at €197 mln a piece.

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