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Rafale deal's technology, myths, and sovereignty
short by / on Monday, 19 January, 2026
India's Rafale deal boosts combat capability but comes with limits. While India gains assembly, maintenance, and weapon integration access, the jet's core combat software and sensor-fusion logic remain French-controlled. This is standard globally. Rafale fills urgent operational gaps, but long-term airpower autonomy depends on indigenous platforms like Tejas Mk2 and AMCA.
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