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Fighter jets | A new Rafale deal
India's plan to acquire the latest Rafale fighter jets would help bolster its depleted fighter strength and counter the growing air capabilities of China and Pakistan
Dassault to set up Rafale fighter assembly line in India, boosting local aerospace industry and enhancing defense capabilities.
The discussions between Singh and his French counterpart, Catherine Vautrin, covered a wide spectrum of defence and security cooperation, including co-development and co-production initiatives
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Why the Rafale buy matters
The IAF needs the 114 jets to bolster its falling squadron numbers— it has just 29 fighter squadrons against a sanctioned strength of 42, even as adversaries Pakistan and China are bolstering their air forces.
A security incident at Dassault Aviation's French facility raised alarms when a 19-year-old employee was found wearing Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses on the Rafale fighter jet assembly line
If executed as planned, the deal will not only address the Indian Air Force’s urgent need for new fighters but also anchor India as a major global production, maintenance and upgrade hub for one of the world’s most capable combat aircraft.
Nagpur: In a landmark decision set to transform India’s defence manufacturing landscape, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister - Nagpur News