TWT
If the Rafale's "performance" re Libya had been a consideration, India would have bought Sopwith Camels first....
Hair dryer for an engine - let's see if the Indians really will sign, they have form on cancelling such requirements/procurements. A quick look under the microscope might reveal the actual selection process vis a vis their own Defence Procurement Plan (DPP). As for level playing fields and price slashing, that's another issue given Dassault's desperation to sell the thing, anywhere, as they couldn't give it away before now
Sarkozy needs a boost before the elections too so another premature selection announcement ????