India officially requests purchase of additional Rafale fighter jets from France

India has officially submitted a request letter to France for the purchase of additional Rafale fighter jets, strengthening their defense partnership.

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This request follows India's previous acquisition of 36 aircraft in 2018 from the French manufacturer.

The transaction reflects growing military cooperation between Paris and New Delhi in South Asia.

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