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Saturday, February 7, 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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India to eliminate or reduce tariffs on American industrial goods, and some agricultural products

Joint statement issued by India and the US Friday highlights broad contours of the interim agreement to the trade deal. US to eliminate tariffs to zero in pharmaceuticals and gems and diamonds.

Australian amphibian aircraft firm eyes Indian civil & military market, ties up with Apogee Aerospace

Aligning with India's push to promote inter-coastal air connectivity, Apogee has ordered 15 seaplanes in a deal valued at Rs 3,500 crore.

Dear Narendrabhai, Bangladesh polls give India space to hit reset button

By next weekend, Bangladesh will have an elected government. This is India’s moment to reboot broken ties by moderating the ‘ghuspethiya’ rhetoric in poll-bound West Bengal and Assam.