France’s Rafale Push in India Tests Europe’s Bid to Dilute Russia’s Defense Role
According to the source, India and France are expanding defense-industrial cooperation through a prospective 114-aircraft Rafale program with substantial local production, alongside broader agreements signed during Macron’s February 17–19 visit. The key constraint is technology transfer—especially access to sensitive electronic warfare software—while Russia remains competitive by reportedly offering more comprehensive transfer terms for the Su-57.