Tag: Dassault Aviation
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Is CAG report opening of a can of worms?: P Chidambaram on auditor’s Rafale deal report
'Will the government say if that obligation was fulfilled?' he asked
September 24, 2020 -
Dassault aviation has not made good on its offset obligation to DRDO on Rafale deal: CAG
As per the offset policy, a certain percentage of the deal value with foreign firms should flow into India as foreign direct investment.
September 24, 2020 -
Twin-jet Rafale combat aircraft likely to be delivered by July end: Reports
France's reaffirmation came when Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had a telephonic conversation with French Armed Forces Minister Florence Parly.
June 29, 2020 -
Defence ministry to purchase 26 military equipment from domestic firms
The move came days after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled a series of reform measures to promote the domestic defence industry and cut India's reliance on imported weapons and military platforms.
May 21, 2020 -
Rajnath Singh calls on French President ahead of receiving first of 36 Rafale jets
During the brief meeting, French President Emmanuel Macron vowed 'unrelenting fight' against Islamist terror.
October 8, 2019 -
IAF may get its first Rafale fighter jet on Oct 8, say reports
Though the planes would be officially inducted into the IAF on Oct 8, they would start arriving in India only in May 2020, reports have stated.
September 10, 2019 -
Vote for liberty
At this stage there is little need to go into the merits of the demand to probe afresh the “politically-loaded” Rafale purchase ~ the complexities would be dealt with subsequently.
April 12, 2019 -
What is Rafale deal case? See timeline and everything you want to know
From the price agreed on to selection of the offset partner, the Rafale deal has however been mired in row on several fronts.
February 16, 2019 -
Arms and the Murk
Dassault operates in a ‘buyer's market‘. The option of the seller is comparatively limited and restricted, as it has to constantly feed and pay heed to the need of its foreign buyers. Customer satisfaction reigns supreme. The seller has to keep foreign clients in good humour, listening and attending to their smallest fads. The most spectacular of all deals is Rafale CEO's ability and steadfastness to stick to the claim ~ ‘I do not tell lies‘ ~ in a turbulent market like that of combat aviation. This is indeed commendable.
December 22, 2018 -
Rafale Deal: CPI-M demands JPC probe, puts forth 10 points to be investigated
Terming the Rs 59,000-crore deal a "mega scam," the CPI-M said the Narendra Modi government was trying to "hide behind half-truths and lies."
December 17, 2018 -
‘Falsity of allegations against me proved’: Anil Ambani welcomes SC verdict on Rafale deal
The Opposition has been claiming that the original Rafale contract was changed with a new one to benefit Anil Ambani to the tune of Rs 30,000 crore.
December 14, 2018 -
‘Not for court to scrutinise’: What the Supreme Court said in Rafale deal verdict
The verdict comes as a major boost for the Narendra Modi government that had been cornered over the Rafale deal ahead of the five-state Assembly elections.
December 14, 2018 -
No Rafale probe, Supreme Court dismisses petitions
Giving clean chit to NDA governent, a three-judge bench headed by CJI Ranjan Gogoi says court is satisfied with the decision making process, and that no detailed scrutiny of the Rafale deal is required
December 14, 2018 -
‘Serious fraud’ in Rafale deal, Govt ‘short-circuited’ buying process: Petitioners in SC
A bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and justices UU Lalit and KM Joseph is examining the pricing details of the Rafale jets submitted by the government in a sealed cover.
November 14, 2018 -
HAL not contending to be offset partner of any manufacturer: Top official
Madhavan's reply came when he was asked to clarify whether Hindustan Aeronautics Limited had been deprived of an offset contract from the Rafale deal.
November 7, 2018 -
Offset partners for Rafale deal will be known when procurement begins: Centre
The Congress has alleged irregularities in the Rafale deal and accused the government of favouring Ambani's firm over HAL.
October 26, 2018 -
Rafale: NDTV says R-ADAG has filed Rs 10K cr defamation suit
The first hearing in the matter, NDTV informed the exchanges, is scheduled for 26 October in Ahmedabad City Civil Court.
October 20, 2018