Rafael and its partner, Reliance Defence, are negotiating a contract to supply the Indian air force with Israeli-developed systems for its Dassault Rafale fighter.
The negotiations focus on the Rafael Litening 5 targeting pod, the Spice family of guided weapons, and either the advanced Python-5 or Derby air-to-air missiles.
These discussions follow a 23 September announcement that India and France had signed a €7.75 billion ($8.69 billion) deal for 36 Rafales.
The Indian air force has previously equipped some of its existing fighter fleet with Rafael systems, and Indian delegations that have visited Israel in recent months have said they want to have these systems on the Rafale.
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In March, Indian company Reliance Defence and Rafael set up a joint venture to develop air-to-air missiles, smart weapons and advanced payloads, based at Dhirubhai Ambani Land Systems Park in Pithampur, India.
Rafael refused to comment on the current effort in India.
Source: FlightGlobal.com
