Congress Party alleges that the Modi govt paid more than what Dassault had quoted in the MMRCA tender
He further said the government has negotiated a very good deal
The sources said the military jet was selected for its 'outstanding performance' and 'competitive price'
French defence major looks to clinch Navy tender for 57 planes and follow-on order for IAF
Paris completed a deal for sale of 36 high-end Rafale fighter planes from Dassault
Modi government was lacking political will to fight corruption, says Bhushan
Claims same defence supplier involved with 2005 deal given contract for fighter jets
Parrikar, however, refused to comment on the duo's allegation that BJP parliamentarian Varun Gandhi was 'honey trapped'
Dassault agrees to invest 50% in offsets of the $8.7-bn deal it signed with India to supply 36 of its Rafale fighter jets
Earlier, the Congress called on the NDA government to explain the advantages of the Rafale fighter jet deal
India and France had wrapped up the strategic order during French President Francois Hollande's visit for the Republic Day celebrations
Company feels that more international orders of the plane, capable of carrying nuclear weapons, will come in
Rafale fighter jets, deliveries of which will start in 36 months and finished in 66 months from the date contract is inked
Cost, offsets and service details have been finalised and the work is being done on the Inter Governmental Agreement for the deal
The deal is expected to be worth around 7.89 billion euros for the 36 fighter jets in fly-away conditions
French sources have said they are expecting a positive development this month
He said the two sides were yet to arrive at a decision on pricing
CEO Eric Trappier told French daily Les Echos that a bank guarantee not needed since deal guaranteed by French government
Instead, France offers a 'comfort letter' from prime minster; India yet to reply
Eric Trappier, Dassault chief said that the contract will include a much-heralded deal to sell 36 Rafale fighter jets to India