How many Rafale jets did India acquire in September 2016?
The Indian Air Force (IAF) had earlier acquired 36 Rafale jets under a ₹60,000 crore Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with France signed in September 2016. In a first, Rafale Fighter Jet's parts will now be manufactured outside France. The parts will now be made in India due to a partnership between Rafale’s manufacturer Dassault Aviation and the Tata group.