Dassault To Establish Noida Facility To Support Rafale, Mirage 2000 Fighter Jets
French aircraft maker Dassault Aviation is to set up a new Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Noida.
Sep 24, 2024, 18:41 PM ISTDNA: Real Rafale scam happened during UPA regime?
It has been revealed in a new media report that the French company Dassault Aviation, which makes Rafale fighter jets, gave bribe of Rs 65 crore to some middlemen in India between 2007 and 2012 on the basis of fake invoices.
Nov 09, 2021, 23:40 PM ISTNo violation in Rafale deal: Dassault Aviation denies allegations of corruption
The assertion by the manufacturer of the Rafale jets came days after French publication 'Mediapart', citing an investigation by the country's anti-corruption agency, reported that Dassault Aviation had paid about one million Euros to an Indian middleman.
Apr 08, 2021, 21:28 PM ISTIAF ensuring level-playing field for single, twin engine fighter jets in USD 20 billion deal
Seven fighter aircraft including the F-21 from Lockheed Martin, F-18 and F-15 from Boeing, Gripen from Saab, MiG-35 and Sukhoi-35 from Rosoboronexport and Rafale from Dassault Aviation are the likely participants for the deal, which is likely to cost over USD 20 billion.
Mar 12, 2020, 20:10 PM ISTDassault Aviation releases photos of IAF Rafale RB 002
RB on the Rafale tail stands for the current Chief of Air Staff Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria who was a key figure in clinching the deal for the 4++ Generation fighter during his tenure as the IAF deputy chief.
Oct 10, 2019, 13:59 PM ISTIndia may buy 36 more Rafale fighter jets from France, deal likely to be signed in early 2020
An Indian Defence Research Wing report published on Saturday said that the new order will be inked in early 2020.
Sep 22, 2019, 15:38 PM ISTIAF receives its first ‘acceptance’ Rafale combat aircraft from France
Deputy Air Force Chief Air Marshal VR Chaudhary also flew in the aircraft for around one hour.
Sep 20, 2019, 19:18 PM ISTRafale deal: Supreme Court issues notice to Centre on review petitions
While Attorney General KK Venugopal sought four weeks time to file reply on the review, the top court has asked for the reply by Saturday (May 4) and set a Monday (May 6) date for hearing.
Apr 30, 2019, 14:45 PM ISTGovernment to table CAG report on Rafale deal in Parliament on Tuesday
The CAG report will be tabled on Tuesday, a day before the end of the present Lok Sabha session.
Feb 11, 2019, 23:24 PM ISTDassault Aviation welcomes decision of Supreme Court on Rafale fighter jet deal
In a major relief to the Modi government, the apex court made the announcement, sparking bitter exchanges between the BJP and the Congress.
Dec 14, 2018, 21:45 PM ISTDaal mein kuchh kala hai: Ex PM Manmohan Singh on Rafale deal
Dr Singh said that the Modi govt has been deliberately ignoring the demand for a JPC probe into the Rafale deal.
Nov 21, 2018, 16:00 PM ISTCan't pressure Dassault to share offset partner details: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Rafale deal
Dassault, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in the Rafale fighter jet deal, is obliged to share details of the offset partners under contract with India, but has a year's time to do so, she said.
Nov 17, 2018, 22:43 PM ISTAmid row over Rafale deal, Dassault unveils fighter jets for IAF
The first look of the advanced fighter jets was unveiled at Istre-Le Tube airbase in France.
Nov 13, 2018, 14:15 PM ISTCongress calls Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier's interview on Rafale deal 'dictated and manufactured'
Dictated Interviews’ & ‘Manufactured Lies’ can not suppress the Rafale Scam, says the Congress.
Nov 13, 2018, 12:31 PM ISTIAF will get first Rafale jets in September 2019: Dassault CEO Eric Trappier
Dassault CEO has categorically rubbished kickback allegations made by Congress chief Rahul Gandhi.
Nov 13, 2018, 12:17 PM ISTI don't lie: Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier rubbishes charges levelled by Rahul Gandhi over Rafale
We have a long experience with the Congress party. Our first deal was with India in 1953 with Nehru and other prime ministers, said Eric Trappier.
Nov 13, 2018, 10:58 AM ISTRahul Gandhi accuses Dassault of paying kickbacks to Ambani; Reliance rejects charges
The foundation stone of the manufacturing facility under the Dassault Reliance Aerospace Ltd (DRAL) was laid in October 2017.
Nov 02, 2018, 23:30 PM ISTDefence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman holds talks in France amid mounting Rafale deal 'cover-up' allegations
It is not yet known whether the Rafale deal was discussed by the two ministers.
Oct 12, 2018, 08:18 AM ISTPM of India is a corrupt person, awarded Rs 30,000 crore to Anil Ambani: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul's comments came after a senior Dassault Aviation officer, in a leaked document, is quoted as saying that it was “imperative and obligatory” for the company to agree to work with Anil Ambani's Reliance Defence.
Oct 11, 2018, 13:05 PM ISTAmid Rafale row, Rahul Gandhi to meet HAL employees in Bengaluru on 13 October
The meeting is likely to put more pressure on the Centre which is facing allegations over the controversial multi-billion Rafale fighter jet deal.
Oct 10, 2018, 14:03 PM IST