Last week, the Defence Procurement Council of India approved a large package of aviation purchases, the lion's part of which is simply a buy-in of 114 [Rafale](https://defence24.pl/geopolitics/indie-lias-sie-z-west-big-shopping) for the air force. All indications are that the contract in this case may be signed on the occasion of president Emmanuel Macron's visit to India, which is due to take place in the coming days. Entry into this programme will be a major issue for Indian industry, but besides for France and more Europe. For both economical and political reasons.
