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We can expect a closure to this deal in January

 

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2014
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by NEELAM MATHEWS

India chose Dassualt's Rafale for its medium multi-role combat aircraft in 2012. (Photo: Neelam Mathews)
January 9, 2014, 8:15 AM
With national elections looming in India, speculation is growing that contracts for the long-delayed medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA), as well as the multi-role tanker transport (MRTT), could soon be signed. India announced its choice of the Rafale in January 2012. But negotiations subsequently stalled over offsets, the transfer of technology and the role of Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL).
Delays in procurement are taking a toll on military force levels as Indian Air Force (IAF) squadrons deplete. This has resulted in pressure on the Ministry of Defense to increase the pace for awarding pending contracts. A government code of conduct prevents any contracts being awarded within 45 days of an election. The national election is expected to be called by March, also the end of the financial year.
“If the contract is signed soon, it will be nothing but a paper deal that ensures commitment of the government. We can expect delays after the first 18 aircraft, since the remaining fighters will be built under license with transfer of technology. The government wants to ensure the contract is penned so that the [basic choice] cannot be questioned by subsequent governments,” said an official associated with the project. An official at the MoD noted that signature of the MMRCA contract would restore the confidence of international OEMs, which has been shaken by the recent scandal over the AW101 procurement.
Following lengthy discussions, HAL is thought to have now agreed with Dassault on the question of Tier 1 suppliers, including aerostructures.
An IAF official said that a new refueling tanker is a priority. A meeting between the Indian MoD and Airbus Defence and Space on the MRTT that was delayed last year following the death of the senior acquisition official has been scheduled for mid-January, AIN has learned from an informed source close to the program. Since the A330 MRTT can also be used as a pure transporter for 300 troops, plus a cargo payload of up to 45 tons (99,000 pounds), or to accommodate up to 130 stretchers for medical evacuation, it will bring immediate benefits to the IAF. “This contract has no political overtones or baggage attached to it,” said the IAF official.

 

[halloweene]

F3R contract officially launched today (810 million euros). And there will be a 5th production tranche.

Dassault Aviation ‏@Dassault_OnAir1 min
"L'avenir du Rafale est assuré car il y aura une cinquième tranche de production." Ministre de la Défense

 

[halloweene]

F3R standard officially launched, 5th tranche announced

http://translate.google.com/transla...-rafale-f3r-sur-les-rails.html&langpair=fr|en

 

[sathya]

India May sign interim deal for 18 Rafael's
- IDRW

 

[Abingdonboy]

MMRCA:
@G_Steuer
Sources here seem to confirm that India will sign for its first Rafales in the coming weeks.https://twitter.com/G_Steuer/status/421615944767922176
(Guillaume steuer,from Air&Cosmos, is covering the visit of the French MoD at Dassault Merignac)

‏@AlainRuello
# Rafale 'in India we try to finalize all the documents before the elections' (Dassault CEO Eric Trappier)
https://twitter.com/AlainRuello/stat...22581297688576

@AlainRuello
# Rafale 'I am optimistic about a rapid conclusion in india' (Dassault CEO Eric Trappier)
https://twitter.com/AlainRuello/stat...19502334627840

 

[PoKeMon]

India May sign interim deal for 18 Rafael's
- IDRW

Yaar its Rafale not Rafael. Rafael is Israeli arm company.

 

[sathya]

Yaar its Rafale not Rafael. Rafael is Israeli arm company.

I guess my I pad is having close link with Israel than French
Auto spell it goes to Rafael ..

 

[Abingdonboy]

 

[sancho]

F3R contract officially launched today (810 million euros). And there will be a 5th production tranche.

That there would be another order beyond the 180, isn't that surprising, but the amount of the contract is quiet high. Are the METEOR intrgration and PDL-NG development costs included in this figure and what else is?

 

[Gessler]

That there would be another order beyond the 180, isn't that surprising, but the amount of the contract is quiet high. Are the METEOR intrgration and PDL-NG development costs included in this figure and what else is?

Something you may find interesting; from Jan 9 -

French DGA Awards Development Contract for New Generation Laser Designation Pod PDL NG

 

[halloweene]

Le Rafale F3-R officiellement lancé - Air&Cosmos

Interrogé quant à la possible signature prochaine d'un contrat en Inde, Eric Trappier a confié avoir "un calendrier très précis pour finaliser les détails du contrat" avant le 31 mars, sans toutefois préjuger d'une signature éventuelle. Le dirigeant de Dassault Aviation a cependant précisé qu'il faudrait environ trois ans entre la signature d'un contrat et la livraison des premiers appareils.

Very clear timetable so as to finalize contract details before march 31st

 

[halloweene]

Something you may find interesting; from Jan 9 -

French DGA Awards Development Contract for New Generation Laser Designation Pod PDL NG

PDL NG is part of the F3R standard.

 

[PoKeMon]

I guess my I pad is having close link with Israel than French
Auto spell it goes to Rafael ..

 

[halloweene]

intersting quotes about dogfight at 33'...