India to Build Rafale Fuselage Dassault-Tata Join Forces in Hyderabad

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India takes a major leap in defense manufacturing as French aviation giant Dassault Aviation partners with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) to produce Rafale fighter jet fuselages in Hyderabad. This historic agreement marks the first time critical Rafale components will be manufactured outside France, making India a pivotal player in global aerospace supply chains. The facility will manufacture major fuselage sections and is expected to begin production by 2028. This milestone aligns with the ‘Make in India’ and AtmaNirbhar Bharat missions, strengthening India's strategic autonomy and self-reliance in defense. The move also supports global Rafale demand and boosts India’s role in international military exports. With India expanding its Rafale fleet and diversifying defense partnerships, the deal showcases India’s emergence as a defense manufacturing hub. The partnership is expected to create jobs, transfer technology, and enhance indigenous capabilities. This collaboration is more than a business deal—it’s a bold step in reshaping India's defense landscape.  KEY WORDS:  Rafale fuselage India Dassault Tata partnership Make in India defense Tata Advanced Systems Rafale manufacturing Hyderabad India France defense deal Indian defense manufacturing AtmaNirbhar Bharat aerospace Rafale production India Hyderabad aerospace hub Rafale fighter jet parts India Dassault agreement Defense exports India Rafale fuselage outside France Tata Dassault aerospace Indian Air Force Rafale Rafale assembly India Self-reliant India defense Tata Rafale plant India France strategic ties  HASH TAGS: #RafaleInIndia #MakeInIndia #TataDassault #IndianAirForce #DefenseManufacturing #HyderabadAerospace #AtmaNirbharBharat #RafaleJet #IndiaFrance #AerospaceIndia #TataAdvancedSystems #RafaleFuselage #StrategicPartnership #DefenseNews #IndianDefenseIndustry\ #DemocraticNewsTV #ShibnathKhan

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00:31watching democratic news tv tonight we bring you a major development in india's defense manufacturing

00:38sector french aviation giant dasault aviation and india's tata advanced systems having the

00:45historic deal to co-produce the rafael fighter jet fuselage in hyderabad for the first time

00:52rafael parts will be made outside france marking a monumental step forward for

00:57make in india and india's aerospace ambitions let's dive into the full report in a strategic

01:05and unprecedented move that signals a transformative chapter in india's defense and aerospace sectors

01:12dasault aviation the french aerospace powerhouse and maker of the rafael fighter jets has partnered

01:18with tata advanced systems limited desal to manufacture the fuselage of rafael aircraft in india

01:38this marks the first instance where any critical structural component of the rafael known for its

02:03combat superiority will be produced outside of france the two companies have signed four

02:10comprehensive production transfer agreements that will pave the way for a cutting-edge manufacturing

02:16facility in hyderabad this facility will be tasked with building key structural elements of the rafael's

02:23fuselage including the front section central fuselage lateral rear shells and the complete rear section

02:30the first fuselage components are expected to roll out by the fiscal year 2028 with a targeted output of

02:39up to two complete fuselages per month this landmark collaboration aligns closely with prime minister

02:46narendra modi's flagship initiatives make in india and atmanar barbharat self-reliant india

02:52it underscores the growing global confidence in india's capacity to support high-end aerospace

02:59manufacturing and is a vital leap toward self-reliance in defense technology eric trapier chairman and ceo of

03:07dasault aviation emphasized the importance of this move for the first time rafael fuselages will be

03:15produced outside france this is a decisive step in strengthening our supply chain in india

03:22with local partners like taisil this new facility will meet our strict quality and competitiveness

03:29standards on the indian side sukran singh ceo and md of taisil echo trapiers sentiment

03:37this partnership marks a significant milestone in india's aerospace journey the production of rafael

03:45fuselages here reflects the depth of trust dasault places in india's manufacturing ecosystem and

03:51highlights our capability to support world-class platforms the hyderabad facility is expected to

03:59become a central hub for high precision aerospace manufacturing the scope of this agreement goes beyond

04:06just meeting india's defense needs the fuselages made in india will also cater to global rafael demands

04:13potentially placing india as a long-term player in the international aerospace supply chain

04:19while the financial terms of the deal remain undisclosed tata advanced systems confirmed that the

04:25fuselages would serve both indian and global markets this positions india not just as a consumer of

04:32defense hardware but also as a manufacturer and exporter the rafael fighter jet has become a symbol of

04:40india's military modernization initially facing political and media controversy over pricing and

04:47procurement the aircraft has proven its worth through strategic deployment the indian air force

04:54currently operates 36 rafales acquired under a 9.4 billion dollar deal signed in 2016 recently new delhi

05:04expanded its rafael fleet with another purchase of 26 novel variants for approximately 63 000 crore rupees

05:127 billion dollars these jets expected by 2030 will be deployed on indian made aircraft carriers replacing the

05:21aging russian russian miji 29ks these acquisitions are part of india's broader push to modernize its armed

05:28forces amid mounting tensions with regional rivals pakistan and china dasalt aviation's share price has also

05:37been in the spotlight on 5th june its stock opened at 315 euros and 40 cents on the paris stock exchange and

05:46climate 1.52 percent to 321 euros and 20 cents year to date the stock is up by 64 percent fueled partly

05:57by its strengthened india ties and recent combat use in operation sindoor and indian military response to

06:03terror threats originating from pakistan-occupied kashmir although the stock has experienced volatility

06:11shading around 1.7 percent over the past month it managed a modest 0.5 percent gain in may the upward trend

06:20underscores growing investor confidence in dasault's expanding global footprint and its vital role in

06:26india's defense evolution this development must be viewed against the broader backdrop of india's

06:33changing defense procurement strategy traditionally reliant on russian defense hardware india has been

06:40diversifying its defense partnerships in recent years in recent years it has sealed key deals with the united

06:47states israel and france the rafael tata partnership is one such strategic pivot

07:02key and as a visionary

07:30According to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute , India was the

07:39world's largest arms importer between 2019 and 2023, accounting for nearly 10 percent

07:47of global arms imports.

07:49But the tide is turning.

07:52India is increasingly investing in domestic production facilities, co-development projects

07:57and simplified regulatory regimes to encourage private sector participation.

08:03As part of this shift, India recently launched its first indigenously-built aircraft carrier,

08:10opened a large helicopter manufacturing unit and successfully tested a hypersonic missile.

08:17In 2024, India's defence exports stood at $2.76 billion, a 30-fold increase over the

08:24past decade.

08:26The Tata da Salt partnership is not merely about building fighter jets.

08:31It symbolises India's transition from a buyer to a builder.

08:36The localisation of such critical technology, which was once considered out of reach for

08:41Indian manufacturers, is now becoming reality.

08:45Moreover, it showcases the Indian government's intent to foster joint ventures that bring

08:51foreign technology, create jobs, develop skillsets and expand the country's defence ecosystem.

08:59Taisal has already demonstrated competency in this domain with several international collaborations.

09:06This latest agreement solidifies Tata's position as a central pillar in India's aerospace strategy.

09:13The production of Rafale fuselages in India will likely open doors for more such collaborations.

09:20Given India's young engineering talent, cost-effective labour and improved manufacturing processes, global defence

09:28giants are now actively exploring India as a co-production hub.

09:32Additionally, this move sends a strong message to adversaries in the region.

09:39India is not only buying cutting-edge platforms but is now capable of producing them domestically

09:44with strategic autonomy.

09:47It's a step toward becoming not just a major defence importer but an exporter and innovator.

09:54As the Rafale fuselage begins its journey from French design tables to Indian assembly lines,

09:59the collaboration between Dassault Aviation and Tata Advanced Systems stands as a shining

10:05example of India's aerospace transformation.

10:09This is more than a manufacturing deal, it's a declaration of intent.

10:14India is rising not just as a consumer of global technology but as its creator.

10:21Keep watching Democratic News TV for more insights.

10:25This is Sheeb Naath, signing off now.

10:29Jai Hind!

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