What Happened
French Aerospace Company Prepares For Indian Air Force Fighter Programme
Dassault Aviation is expanding its manufacturing network in India for Rafale fighter jets and Falcon business aircraft, preparing for the Indian Air Force’s proposed 114-aircraft Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft programme. The company plans to establish local aircraft assembly, flight testing, and partnerships with Indian aerospace companies, including Tata Advanced Systems and Dassault Reliance Aerospace Limited. This development was reported in Dassault’s 2026 Half-Year Financial Report, which highlights India’s growing importance as a manufacturing and engineering hub for both military and civil aviation, as first reported by Indian Masterminds.