In a landmark development for India's defense sector, French aerospace giant Dassault Aviation has announced plans to establish a production facility for Rafale fighter jet fuselages in India, alongside Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities for the aircraft's engines, sensors, and weapons. This initiative, formalized as part of a €7 billion deal signed on April 28, 2025, for 26 Rafale-Marine fighters for the Indian Navy, marks a significant step toward India's vision of self-reliance under the "Make in India" initiative.