Hollande: “We are going to take another step on the road” to sell Rafale to India

French President François Hollande had to concede that selling 36 Rafale fighters to India won’t happen during his trip to the country this week.

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French Defense Minister says Rafale deal with India not finalized yet

Speaking to BFM TV, French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said the deal to sell 36 Rafales to India is not finalized yet, contrary to reports coming out from India.

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India has given France the documents necessary to seal Rafale contract

News reports from India said New Delhi has given Paris the documents needed to conclude the contract for 36 Rafale fighters.

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