Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Dassault & Tata to Manufacture Rafale Fuselages in India
Dassault Aviation and Tata Advanced Systems Ltd.
(TASL) will build complete Rafale fighter jet fuselages in Hyderabad, India.
This collaboration is part of a deal for 26 Rafale-M jets and supports India's 'Make in India' initiative.
Production will begin in 2028 and is expected to produce up to two fuselages per month.
This marks the first time the fuselages will be made outside of France, strengthening India's aerospace manufacturing and global supply chains.
Dassault Aviation and TASL will manufacture Rafale fighter jet fuselages in Hyderabad.
The project is part of a deal for 26 maritime variant Rafale jets.
This is the first time these components will be made outside France.
Production will begin in FY 2028.
The facility aims to deliver up to two complete fuselages per month.
- Who
- Dassault Aviation and Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL).
- What
- Manufacturing of key structural sections of Rafale fighter jet fuselages.
- When
- Production is expected to roll out in FY 2028.
- Where
- Hyderabad, India.
- Why
- To boost 'Make in India', enhance aerospace manufacturing, and strengthen supply chains.
- Companies Involved
- Dassault Aviation, Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL)
- Manufacturing Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Product
- Rafale Fighter Jet Fuselage
- Production Start
- FY 2028
- Production Capacity
- Up to two fuselages per month
- Objective
- Strengthen aerospace manufacturing, support supply chains, and promote 'Make in India'
- Deal Value
- ₹63,887 crore (approx. ₹7 billion)
