OPED by Wing Commander (R) JP Joshi India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) recently took a very bold step. It gave “acceptance of necessity” (AoN) to acquire 114 more Rafale fighter jets, the largest single defence purchase in India’s history. This is more than just a purchase of fighter aircraft. Done right, this could not only … Continue reading Rafale Revolution: How India’s $40B Deal for 114 Jets Could Supercharge Air Power, Industry & Geopolitics