Foreign media: India has approved a military upgrade plan worth about $4 billion, including the procurement of more "Rafale" fighter jets and Boeing P-8I reconnaissance aircraft.
The number of Indian Air Force fighter squadrons has dropped from 42 to 29, and several older models are about to be retired, prompting India to accelerate its military modernization. This procurement plan also includes procuring anti-tank missiles for the army and P-8I reconnaissance aircraft for the navy, with a total value of about 3.6 trillion rupees.
Indian Prime Minister Modi is pushing the development of the domestic defense industry. The domestically produced "Tejas" fighter jet has already been commissioned into service, but subsequent deliveries have been hindered due to supply chain issues with GE Aviation engines. This procurement plan was approved just before French President Macron's visit to India, and it is expected to promote India-France military cooperation.
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