India’s Aerial Impasse: Balancing Urgent Deterrence With Atmanirbhar Ambitions

The Rafale procurement dilemma encapsulates India’s profound defence paradox: the urgent need for security amid mounting threats versus the long-term goal of self-reliance. The Defence Acquisition Council, under Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, is poised to scrutinise a landmark proposal for 114 Rafale fighter jets from France’s Dassault Aviation.Valued at roughly ₹3.25 lakh crore—or about $36
The Rafale procurement dilemma encapsulates India’s profound defence paradox: the urgent need for security amid mounting threats versus the long-term goal of self-reliance. The Defence Acquisition Council, under Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, is poised to scrutinise a landmark proposal for 114 Rafale fighter jets from France’s Dassault Aviation.Valued at roughly ₹3.25 lakh crore—or about $36
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