India to sign $8.8bn Rafale jets deal on Sept 23
India will sign a $8.8 billion deal for 36 Rafale fighter jets with France on September 23, reports said. This comes amid concerns over the deal following the Scorpene submarine data leak, which were later dismissed by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar. Reportedly, the cost, offsets and service details have been finalised and the inter-governmental agreement is now being finalised.