Indian Order Boost Dassault's Rafale Backlog

The 36 aircraft export deal signed with India, boosted Dassault's Rafale backlog to 110 aircraft in 2016, compared to 83 in 2015.



The deal marked the largest export order for the type, which has also been ordered 24 each by Egypt and Qatar.



Dassault delivered 9 of these omni-role fighter jets in 2016, 6 to France and 3 to Egypt, compared to 8 in 2015.



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