{"id":160153,"date":"2025-06-05T12:05:13","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T12:05:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/160153\/"},"modified":"2025-06-05T12:05:13","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T12:05:13","slug":"frances-dassault-aviation-ties-up-with-tata-for-rafale-fuselage-manufacturing-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/160153\/","title":{"rendered":"France\u2019s Dassault Aviation ties up with Tata for Rafale fuselage manufacturing in India"},"content":{"rendered":"

New Delhi:\u00a0<\/strong>French aviation major Dassault Aviation, a front-runner for the multi-role fighter aircraft contract in India, has tied up with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) to manufacture all the fuselage sections of the Rafale fighter jet in India.<\/p>\n

The first fuselage\u00a0sections\u00a0are\u00a0expected to be rolled out in 2028, with a target capacity of\u00a0two complete fuselages per month.<\/p>\n

Incidentally, Dassault Aviation and Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group have an existing partnership as part of the offsets for the 36 Rafale aircraft deal signed in 2016.<\/p>\n

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\u201cDassault Aviation and Tata Advanced Systems Limited have signed four production transfer agreements to manufacture the Rafale fighter aircraft fuselage in India, marking a significant step forward in strengthening the country\u2019s aerospace manufacturing capabilities and supporting global supply chains,\u201d a statement by Tata said.<\/p>\n

Under the scope of the partnership, Tata Advanced Systems will set up a production facility in Hyderabad for the manufacture of key structural sections of the Rafale, including the lateral shells of the rear fuselage, the complete rear section, the central fuselage, and the front section.<\/p>\n

The facility represents a significant investment in the Indian aerospace infrastructure and will serve as a critical hub for high-precision manufacturing, the TASL statement added.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe first fuselage sections are expected to roll off the assembly line in FY2028, with the facility expected to deliver up to two complete fuselages per month,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n

It will mark the production of the Rafale fuselage outside France for the first time.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a decisive step in strengthening our supply chain in India. Thanks to the expansion of our local partners, including TASL, one of the major players in the Indian aerospace industry, this supply chain will contribute to the successful ramp-up of the Rafale and, with our support, will meet our quality and competitiveness requirements,\u201d said Dassault Aviation Chairman and CEO Eric Trappier.<\/p>\n

TASL Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Sukaran Singh said, \u201cThis partnership marks a significant step in India\u2019s aerospace journey.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe production of the complete Rafale fuselage in India underscores the deepening trust in Tata Advanced Systems\u2019 capabilities and the strength of our collaboration with Dassault Aviation. It also reflects the remarkable progress India has made in establishing a modern, robust aerospace manufacturing ecosystem that can support global platforms.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rafale is the front-runner for the multi-role fighter aircraft contract under which the Indian Air Force (IAF) is hoping to acquire 114 new fighters.<\/p>\n

ThePrint earlier reported<\/a>\u00a0on India-France talks and an expected government-to-government contract for more Rafale aircraft.<\/p>\n

The exact number, however, is not known. Sources\u00a0in the defence establishment\u00a0said that the project will have high indigenous content.<\/p>\n

Dassault Aviation has made it clear that it would require a minimum contract of 100 multi-role fighter aircraft (MRFA) to set up a full-fledged production line in India.<\/p>\n

In 2022, ThePrint reported<\/a>\u00a0on a plan\u00a0to split the MRFA order. Instead of\u00a0acquiring 114 aircraft in one go, the proposal under consideration was to go in for an initial order of 54 aircraft for the IAF.<\/p>\n

It would include 18 aircraft bought off-the-shelf from the foreign original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and 36 manufactured in India in a joint venture under \u2018Make In India\u2019.<\/p>\n

The foreign OEM will get a direct order.<\/p>\n

With over 10,000 military and civil aircraft\u2014including 2,700 Falcons\u2014delivered to more than 90 countries\u00a0over\u00a0the last century, Dassault Aviation reported a revenue of \u20ac6.2 billion in 2024.<\/p>\n

(Edited by Madhurita Goswami)<\/p>\n

Also Read:<\/strong>\u00a0Govt backs IAF plan to procure 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft but faces 2 problems. What\u2019s the logjam<\/a><\/p>\n

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