Rafale Aircraft Procurement Explained
The Indian Defense Ministry procured the advanced Rafale fighter jets from France.
Origin of Rafale Jets
The Rafale is a twin-engine, canard-delta wing, multi-role fighter aircraft designed and manufactured by the French aerospace company Dassault Aviation.
India signed a deal with France to acquire 36 Rafale aircraft. This procurement is a key part of modernizing the Indian Air Force.
Therefore, the correct country of origin for the procured Rafale aircraft is France.
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