India’s Strategic Pivot: IAF’s Plan For 40 Additional Rafale Jets Amid Navy’s Imminent Deal

The Indian Air Force is poised to significantly expand its Rafale fighter jet fleet with 40 additional aircraft from France through a government-to-government deal, coinciding with the Indian Navy’s imminent acquisition of 26 Rafale-M fighters.This strategic move represents a decisive step toward addressing India’s critical fighter squadron shortage while creating a unified combat ecosystem
The Indian Air Force is poised to significantly expand its Rafale fighter jet fleet with 40 additional aircraft from France through a government-to-government deal, coinciding with the Indian Navy’s imminent acquisition of 26 Rafale-M fighters.This strategic move represents a decisive step toward addressing India’s critical fighter squadron shortage while creating a unified combat ecosystem
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