India, June 5 -- French manufacturer Dassault Aviation and India's Tata Advanced Systems Limited have signed four agreements to manufacture the fuselage of Rafale fighter aircraft in India.

"This facility represents a significant investment in India's aerospace infrastructure and will serve as a critical hub for high-precision manufacturing," a joint press release issued by the companies said.

"Under the scope of the partnership, Tata Advanced Systems will set up a cutting-edge production facility in Hyderabad for the manufacture of key structural sections of the Rafale, including the lateral shells of the rear fuselage, the complete rear section, the central fuselage, and the front section," it added.

As per the deal, the first fusela...