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Dassault Aviation Partners with Tata to Manufacture First-Ever Rafale Fighter Aircraft Fuselage in India
- On June 5, 2025, Dassault Aviation entered into four agreements with Tata Advanced Systems to transfer production of Rafale fighter jet fuselage components to India.
- This partnership follows India's 'Make in India' initiative and a recent India-France agreement to buy 26 Rafale-M naval aircraft, reflecting broader defense collaboration.
- Tata will establish a production facility in Hyderabad to build key structural fuselage sections, including the front, central, and rear parts, aiming to produce up to two fuselages per month.
- Dassault CEO Eric Trappier emphasized that expanding local partnerships in India, including with Tata Advanced Systems, is vital to accelerating Rafale production, while Tata CEO Sukaran Singh described the agreement as a major milestone in advancing India's aerospace sector.
- This collaboration marks a strategic advancement in India's aerospace manufacturing capabilities and supply chain, enhancing its role in global aerospace and supporting economic self-reliance.
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