French officials rubbish Congress’s Rafale claims The Rafale fighter jet has been selected for outstanding performance and competitive price, and through a completely transparent process, said French officials on Wednesday, refuting Congress’ allegations that the deal was overpriced and favoured one company. Before the inter-governmental agreement with France, it was cleared by the CCS," she said. "Through the entire decade 2004-2014, the UPA government was unable to come to a decision to strengthen our defence preparedness. "No offset contracts have been signed so far. And, it does not require permission from the government if two private firms come together, which is a matter of their own commercial prudence," she said.

Source: Times of India November 17, 2017 15:22 UTC