France has formally submitted its proposal to India for 114 Rafale fighter jets. France has formally submitted a technical and commercial proposal to India for 114 Rafale multirole fighter jets. India is also developing its own fighter aircraft, including the Tejas and future advanced fighter programmes. The Rafale is a twin-engine fighter aircraft developed by French aerospace company Dassault Aviation. More than just 114 fighter jetsThe Rafale proposal comes at a time when India is trying to strengthen its military capabilities while simultaneously building a stronger domestic defence industry.