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India’s Fighter Jet Crossroads: Rafale Induction and the Future of ORCA and TEDBF
India’s decision to induct 114 Rafale fighter jets secures immediate operational readiness, but simultaneous indigenous programs like ORCA and TEDEDF raise critical questions about long-term aerospace sovereignty and industrial strategy.
Manoj Ambat
Jan 28
8 min read
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