A short sentence and'' hope for Dassault to sell its Rafale finally (photo AFP) abroad reborn. Indian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Salman Khurshid, Thursday was visiting Paris.
At the end of his meeting with his French counterpart, Laurent Fabius, he slipped a few encouraging words and humorous, fanning the suspense of the final sale next 126 Rafale to India ...
"Good French wines take time to mature. It is the same for good deeds" slipped Indian Minister after his interview with Laurent Fabius. "A decision has already been taken.'s Contract details are being discussed. Wait a little jump the plug and you will enjoy a good wine," smiled Mr. Khurshid.
After the terrible disappointment or delays in Brazil and the United Arab Emirates, this would be huge news for the French manufacturer. Simply a first resounding rekindle the Rafale on the world market. At a time when France asks if she may go to the end of these 286 applications (336 initially, 111 have already been delivered).
After winning the tender Indian a year ago against the Eurofighter Typhoon, a contract of $ 12 billion (€ 9 billion) could be the key. Old memories for Dassault its first fighter, Hurricane, was sold to India in 1953 ...
Welcoming probably warmly in his heart, Laurent Fabius has not moved an eyebrow at his reaction: "The final decision belongs to the Indian Government in its sovereignty., But from what I am told my colleague the Minister India, things are progressing well and I can assure you the full support of the French government vis-à-vis the Rafale is an exceptional aircraft. "
We can compare this statement encouraging timely and displacement January 15 President François Hollande United Arab Emirates. The game would remain integer between Dassault and Eurofighter contract for 60 fighter aircraft. While India leans towards the Rafale, Abu Dhabi might have to change his appreciation for the French fighter ...
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