News reports from India said the new government is considering lowering the number of Rafales ordered from 126 to 80 as a cost cutting measure.
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New Indian government to conclude Rafale deal in three months
According to the Times of India, Dassault can expect the new Indian government to conclude the deal for 126 Rafale fighters in three months time.
Dassault hopes new Indian government would sign Rafale deal this year
Dassault CEO Eric Trappier said he hoped the election of a new government in India could result in the signing of the Rafale contract this year.
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India to buy Rafales next fiscal year
India will only buy 128 Rafales from Dassault in the next fiscal year as the defense ministry has used up 92 percent of its budget.
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India to finalize Rafale deal by March
Air Marshal S. Sukumar, deputy chief of air staff for the Indian Air Force, said the deal to buy 126 Rafales will be finalized by March 2014.
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