India Sends Letter of Request to France for 114 Additional Rafale Fighters (opex360.com)

• India submits official Letter of Request for 114 Rafale valued at €33 billion.
• 94 aircraft to be assembled locally with 50% Indian components.
• Negotiations to start after French reply in 2-3 months.

"India has officially transmitted a Letter of Request to France for the acquisition of 114 additional Rafale fighter jets, estimated at €33 billion. The request includes local assembly of 94 aircraft with 50% Indian content and access to interface control documents for integrating Indian weapons. France is expected to respond within 2-3 months, after which detailed negotiations will commence. The procurement follows the Rafale's performance in Operation Sindoor."