Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in Parliament that details of the agreement for 36 jets could not be disclosed as it was ‘classified information’. (Photo for representation) Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in Parliament that details of the agreement for 36 jets could not be disclosed as it was ‘classified information’. 4) On 8th April, 2015, the Foreign Secretary denied any proposal regarding purchase of Rafale aircraft. Why did PM Modi and Defence Minister not take notice of this subsisting offer? 8) On 17th November, 2017, the defence minister said 36 Rafale Aircrafts were purchased on ‘emergency basis’.

Source: Indian Express February 06, 2018 14:12 UTC