This deal may indicate a significant shift in India's air power balance against China and Pakistan. The acquisition could strengthen India's combat readiness, but it also suggests a dependence on French support for protected software and major configuration changes.
India Expands Air Power Against China and Pakistan
France has submitted a proposal to India for 114 Rafale multirole fighters, worth $39 billion. The deal includes 20 fly-away Rafales and 94 India-built fighters, with a focus on localisation and technology transfer. India seeks to restore its fighter squadron strength and enhance its air power capabilities against China and Pakistan. The proposal was reported by Defence Security Asia.
This deal may indicate a significant shift in India's air power balance against China and Pakistan. The acquisition could strengthen India's combat readiness, but it also suggests a dependence on French support for protected software and major configuration changes.
India Expands Air Power Against China and Pakistan
France has submitted a proposal to India for 114 Rafale multirole fighters, worth $39 billion. The deal includes 20 fly-away Rafales and 94 India-built fighters, with a focus on localisation and technology transfer. India seeks to restore its fighter squadron strength and enhance its air power capabilities against China and Pakistan. The proposal was reported by Defence Security Asia.