Dassault's Rafale Jet Production Soars to 3 Per Month, Fueled by Anticipated Indian Navy Deal and Global Demand

French aerospace manufacturer, Dassault Aviation, is significantly increasing production of its Rafale fighter jet to meet a growing global demand. The company plans to ramp up production from two jets per month to three, with CEO Eric Trappier indicating potential to reach four per month if necessary.

This announcement comes via French newspaper Le Tribune, which quoted Trappier highlighting the company's turnaround since 2020, when production had fallen to less than one jet per month.

The surge in demand is reflected in Dassault's order book, which currently includes 18 Rafale jets for 2024, following 60 orders in 2023 and a remarkable 92 in 2022.

Adding to this momentum, France is reportedly expecting a major order from the Indian Navy, potentially for 26 Rafale M jets.

This production increase is not only a testament to the Rafale's enduring popularity but also a reflection of the strength of France's aerospace industry. With its expanding order book and production capabilities, Dassault Aviation is positioning itself as a dominant player in the global fighter jet market.

 

[PKPRS]

Lol...reality revealed. Copy pasted statements from 2 different accounts.

As for wait, as per Dassault's own statement from Dec 2024, the backlog is 211 planes. 6 more were added in January. So with 36 planes annually, that's about 6 years for the entire order. And they don't have to deliver all the planes to UAE in the next 6 years either. So there is more than enough extra production capacity left to meet our demands.

And since when is Greece oil or mineral rich? Egypt? Croatia? India? Indonesia?

Greece bought used F3's, Egypt bought F3 with no weapons package on a long term discounted loan, Greee's 6-7 used Rafale's and Egypt's barebone Rafale's are not same cost and the quality as the ones we wanted, Price that Qatar paid for their F4 will be our base price, on top of that we need to add India specific changes including cost for Integraton of Indian Weapons, so we are really looking at $300Mln++.

 

[Nvs rao]

Indian government is very much interested to purchase high price fighter jets but not releasing any money to defence organizations.
it is published every day 80000 crores to Hal, 40000 crores to gtre but nothing is actually realised.
the reason is behind that every one knows that the huge kickbacks from the Western obsolete tech equipment for high cost

 

[Akilesh]

bad thing is they are ramping up the price also that many Countries can't afford including India, only hope is Tejas Series and AMCA, and if for any reason, if AMCA takes time we should be making ORCA and be done, better cancel MRFA.

The price that Qatar paid for their second tranche of F4’s should be used as the base price, then add India specific enhancement cost €267Mln + minimum $20-$30Mln.

 

[Leo red]

Pity we are forced to purchase at very high cost and with fake promises of tech transfer. They just want money and exorbitant prices. offset of 8000cr not given by France means loss of 8000crs.

i don't think govt will buy any more of it otherwise politically it will be suiside. Till now media is not covering this issue but then no way they can hide it.
by the way table will immediately turn if any purchase news poo up. Opposition is already waiting for it.

 

[Leo red]

Also era of this fighters are soon be over. With introduction of drone tech. In Ukraine war most of fighting is around drones and no news of su57 or f16 etc. Nither any tanks winning wars.
US now able to do anything against Iran and Hudi proves they don't have much in hand. Control on red sea is also lost.

russia too lost black sea fleet. Against zero Navy Ukraine.

This proves we need to look at new technologies instead just going blind behind Dassault.

 

[Leo red]

Also we should learn from China buy only which is needed for learning and then reverse engineer it. Make own fighters.

 

[Akshat]

Greece bought used F3's, Egypt bought F3 with no weapons package on a long term discounted loan, Greee's 6-7 used Rafale's and Egypt's barebone Rafale's are not same cost and the quality as the ones we wanted, Price that Qatar paid for their F4 will be our base price, on top of that we need to add India specific changes including cost for Integraton of Indian Weapons, so we are really looking at $300Mln++.

Again exposed your dual identity with similar lies. 🤣🤣

Greece has bought both new and old planes, since they needed some of the planes urgently. Egypt bought F3, the latest standard at the time, with weapons. Egypt paid more than we did. Price paid by Qatar won't be the base price. Price paid by Indonesia will be. And we get 25% discount on our planes since France is such a dear friend.

Anti Indian Panther exposed again.

 

[Akshat]

The price that Qatar paid for their second tranche of F4’s should be used as the base price, then add India specific enhancement cost €267Mln + minimum $20-$30Mln.

But we get special 25% discount. Officially confirmed by GoI.

 

[Akshat]

Indian government is very much interested to purchase high price fighter jets but not releasing any money to defence organizations.
it is published every day 80000 crores to Hal, 40000 crores to gtre but nothing is actually realised.
the reason is behind that every one knows that the huge kickbacks from the Western obsolete tech equipment for high cost

Go and read HAL’s own balance sheets. They got advance for Mk1a. Mk2 has received money for well over a decade now. But nothing actually delivered. I think indeed HAL and DRDO get kickbacks from west and must be inc stagnated for this.

 

[Akshat]

Pity we are forced to purchase at very high cost and with fake promises of tech transfer. They just want money and exorbitant prices. offset of 8000cr not given by France means loss of 8000crs.

i don't think govt will buy any more of it otherwise politically it will be suiside. Till now media is not covering this issue but then no way they can hide it.
by the way table will immediately turn if any purchase news poo up. Opposition is already waiting for it.

lol…full offsets met by Dassault. No fraud, as SC has certified. They created a bench mark for how to meet offsets.

 

[Akshat]

Also era of this fighters are soon be over. With introduction of drone tech. In Ukraine war most of fighting is around drones and no news of su57 or f16 etc. Nither any tanks winning wars.
US now able to do anything against Iran and Hudi proves they don't have much in hand. Control on red sea is also lost.

russia too lost black sea fleet. Against zero Navy Ukraine.

This proves we need to look at new technologies instead just going blind behind Dassault.

And yet Russia is buying many planes and US is making 100s of those. Pity.

 

[Akshat]

Also we should learn from China buy only which is needed for learning and then reverse engineer it. Make own fighters.

With HAL and ADA? 😂😂

 

[Akilesh]

But we get special 25% discount. Officially confirmed by GoI.

Macron won’t be there give discount.

 

[Akshat]

Macron won’t be there give discount.

Last time we got it from Hollande. So doesn’t matter who is there. France always gives us massive discounts, Panther baby.

 

[PKPRS]

Last time we got it from Hollande. So doesn’t matter who is there. France always gives us massive discounts, Panther baby.

Which Panther baby you are talking about, Marine Le Pen will be buying Su-57 or J-20/FC-31 and stop Rafale production.

 

[Pink Panther]

Which Panther baby you are talking about, Marine Le Pen will be buying Su-57 or J-20/FC-31 and stop Rafale production.

At that time France was desperate to export so might have offered discounts, not any more, their order books are full for next 15 years.

 

[Pink Panther]

But we get special 25% discount. Officially confirmed by GoI.

Batistille day special or Diwali special.

 

[Akshat]

Which Panther baby you are talking about, Marine Le Pen will be buying Su-57 or J-20/FC-31 and stop Rafale production.

Even Russia is not buying that junk anymore 😂😂😂 70% order reduction

 

[Akshat]

Batistille day special or Diwali special.

Friends and family discount

 

[PKPRS]

Even Russia is not buying that junk anymore 😂😂😂 70% order reduction

That’s why we are getting F35A and F-35C Naval Aircraft, right after the US election is done, so no need of $300Mln 4th gen jet or wasting our time talking about them.