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India eyes French next-gen fighter jet tech amid air force shortage

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India is exploring participation in France's Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program, aiming to secure a role in developing next-generation air warfare technology. This strategic move, which involves advanced aircraft, drones, and data networks, is seen as a significant long-term step for defense cooperation between the two nations. However, analysts note that this initiative will not address the Indian Air Force's immediate shortage of combat jets. AI

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India eyes French next-gen fighter jet tech amid air force shortage

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Junaid Kathju ·

    Why India is eyeing France’s next-generation combat aircraft tech amid jet shortage

    India is looking to join France’s sixth-generation fighter programme in a long-term bid to secure a role in the next era of air warfare, from advanced aircraft technology to the industrial work of designing and building future combat systems. But analysts said the move, while pot…

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