Why India wants 114 more Rafales and what gives the fighter its edge

Dassault Aviation from France has presented its proposal for acquiring 114 Rafale jets, aimed at strengthening India’s fighter fleet and addressing existing capability shortcomings. This initiative prioritizes significant local production and the transfer of technology to India. With a unified force of 176 Rafale aircraft, both the Indian Air Force and Navy will collaborate, enhancing India's domestic aerospace manufacturing and supporting indigenous defense projects.

By TOI DEFENCE DESK