Safran ready to open India engine production in Rafale deal

Core Viewpoint - Safran Group is prepared to establish an engine assembly line in India to fulfill local production requirements as discussions continue between the French and Indian governments regarding the acquisition of 114 additional Rafale jets [1] Group 1: Company Developments - Safran manufactures M-88 engines for Dassault Aviation's Rafale jets and plans to source parts from local suppliers to bolster India's aerospace industry [1] - The Indian government has granted initial clearance for procurements, which include Rafale jets and Boeing P-8I maritime patrol planes, ahead of a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron [1]