India’s Acquisition of Rafale Fighter Jets And Scorpene Class Submarines: Impact On Balance Of Power In South Asia – OpEd

In a major development, India is planning to buy 26 Rafale fighter aircraft and three Scorpene class conventional submarines from France. The proposals have been placed before the Defence Ministry.

As per the proposal, the Indian Navy will get 22 single-seated Rafale Marine aircraft along with four trainer aircraft. The Navy...