Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Sunday said that India may start getting Rafale fighter aircraft from France earlier than the agreed-upon 36 months.<br/><br/>On September 23, India and France signed approximately Rs. 59,000 crore deal for Rafale fighter jets. The jets equipped with latest missiles and weapon system besides multiple India-specific modifications that will give the Indian Air Force greater potency over arch rival Pakistan.<br/><br/>Mr. Parrikar also said that a 12-member committee to suggest structural changes in the military on cutting down flab and reducing revenue expenditure will soon submit its report. The committee is headed by Lt Gen (Retd) DB Shekatkar.

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Sunday said that India may start getting Rafale fighter aircraft from France earlier than the agreed-upon 36 months.<br/><br/>On September 23, India and France signed approximately Rs. 59,000 crore deal for Rafale fighter jets. The jets equipped with latest missiles and weapon system besides multiple India-specific modifications that will give the Indian Air Force greater potency over arch rival Pakistan.<br/><br/>Mr. Parrikar also said that a 12-member committee to suggest structural changes in the military on cutting down flab and reducing revenue expenditure will soon submit its report. The committee is headed by Lt Gen (Retd) DB Shekatkar.