LIVE: $40 Billion, 114 Rafales: India Clears Biggest Arms Package Ever | Vantage with Palki Sharma
India has reportedly cleared a massive Rs 3.25 lakh crore (over $35 billion) air power upgrade just eight months after Operation Sindoor, underscoring the urgency to replenish and expand its arsenal. At the center of the package is the proposed purchase of 114 Rafale fighter jets, with 18 expected to be bought off the shelf from France and the rest assembled in India, alongside additional acquisitions such as S-400 interceptor missiles and six Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft. The move comes as the Indian Air Force grapples with a declining squadron strength — currently around 29 against a sanctioned 42 — amid persistent security challenges from both Pakistan and China. Instead of opting for costly fifth-generation platforms like the F-35 or Su-57, India appears to be prioritizing rapid fleet expansion through the battle-tested 4.5-generation Rafale, while continuing to invest in its indigenous fifth-generation AMCA project for the long term. Palki Sharma tells you more.---
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