India-France $36B Rafale Deal Nears Reality: Game Changer For IAF or Strategic Compromise in US-China Shadow?

Indian news agency ANI reported that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) is poised to begin negotiations on a ₹3.25 lakh crore (approx. $36 billion) deal to procure 114 Rafale fighter jets from France. According to the ANI report, the aircraft’s indigenous content would be limited to around 30%. There is no additional transfer of technology … Continue reading India-France $36B Rafale Deal Nears Reality: Game Changer For IAF or Strategic Compromise in US-China Shadow?