MoD’s official statement on Rafale deal & related inter-governmental agreement.
Important points to note:
1. In 2012,
the then Def Min exercised an unprecedented personal veto on the laid down institutional process then underway for procurement of 126 MMRCA
2. The
previous government in 2012 itself
rejected Eurofighter Typhoon's offer to declare Rafale as L1, no question of renegotiation.
3.
Approximate acquisition cost has been provided to the Parliament. Provision of exact item-wise cost and other information will reveal details regarding various customization and weapon systems of the Rafale will i
mpact our military preparedness and compromise national security (under the security agreement signed in 2008).
4. The 2016 contract is
better in terms of capability, price, equipment, delivery, maintenance training etc.
5. 36 Rafales bought under IGA to meet the urgent need of IAF
6. Under the previous proposal for 126 MMRCA,
no provision for ToT but only manufacture under licence.
7. No Indian Offset Partner has been so far selected by DA.