Eurofighter offered India its aircraft instead of Rafale
The Eurofighter consortium, headquartered in the Federal Republic of Germany, is ready to supply India with its Typhoon aircraft in the event of failure to negotiate the acquisition of French Rafale fighter jets, reports MIC with reference to the German ambassador to India, Michael Steiner.
“The proposal remains in force,” said Steiner at a press conference, at the same time, adding that “Germany does not interfere in the defense procurement policy of India, which has the last word.”
The newspaper explains that “Rafale” together with “Typhoon” were included in the shortlist on the results of the first stage of the tender for the purchase of 2012 fighters in 126. In the end, India chose Rafali, but did not sign an agreement on them. Under the terms of the competition, 108 from 126 purchased machines must be assembled at the plants of the Indian corporation "Hindustan Aeronautics".
“The proposal remains in force,” said Steiner at a press conference, at the same time, adding that “Germany does not interfere in the defense procurement policy of India, which has the last word.”
The newspaper explains that “Rafale” together with “Typhoon” were included in the shortlist on the results of the first stage of the tender for the purchase of 2012 fighters in 126. In the end, India chose Rafali, but did not sign an agreement on them. Under the terms of the competition, 108 from 126 purchased machines must be assembled at the plants of the Indian corporation "Hindustan Aeronautics".
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