*India to Build Rafale Jet Parts – Tata & Dassault Join Hands* • Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) will start making important parts (called fuselages) of the Rafale fighter jets in Hyderabad. • This is the first time outside France that these parts will be made. • The fuselages will be made for both India and global orders. • The factory will deliver the first fuselages by FY28 (Financial Year 2028). • Tata plans to make 24 fuselages every year. • 100 fuselages will be made at first, and more than 200 may be made if India places extra orders. • 60% of Rafale’s production may eventually shift to India. Quick Stats: • India already bought 36 Rafale jets for the Air Force. • 26 more Rafales are planned for the Navy. • India has a future need for 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA). *Why This Is Big News:* ✅ This move will boost “Make in India” in defense. ✅ It creates high-tech jobs and builds local expertise. ✅ India becomes a key global player in defense manufacturing.