One defence industry official told the Financial Times: “This is an end-to-end deal, with the French providing everything from the aircraft to logistics support. We don’t expect Indian companies to do much at all." According to details of the deal leaked to the Indian press, the French will guarantee technical support, meaning 75 per cent of the jets will be airworthy at any time, as well as providing spare parts for seven years. Neither the French nor Indian government would comment on the reports; nor would Dassault. A French official said: “This is a confidential deal and we will not be providing details.”