India's Rafale Fighter Jet Acquisition
The Indian Air Force has proposed a significant deal worth over Rs 2 lakh crore for 114 'Made in India' Rafale fighter jets.
Why This Matters
The acquisition reflects national security concerns and ambitions, potentially sparking debates on defense spending and international relations.
Public Sentiment Summary
Public opinion is largely skeptical about the financial implications and necessity of the Rafale jet acquisition, with many advocating for a focus on indigenous defense production given pressing domestic issues. Critics highlight the high costs and question the strategic rationale, while a smaller subset defends the deal as essential for national security.
Highlighted Comments
Please no more 114 rafales. Put that money in drones and AMCA. Unnecessary investment in rafales is what public feels. Its Indian public money, dont waste it in building some old 4th gen tech that will keep us further behind.
Isn't this a bit much? 7.4bn for 26 jets is close too 300 million per jet. Are Rafales that expensive?
Why can't India produce their own jets? They have to keep buying from Russia and now France.
Absolutely essential, long overdue. A necessity. The investment for the entire project should be completely by India/Indian companies/ Self Funded.
while people are starving. Shameful
Parties Involved
- Indian Government
- Dassault Aviation
- Indian Air Force
What the people want
Indian Government: Reassess the current defense spending and prioritize indigenous defense projects to better serve the national interest and address domestic challenges.
Dassault Aviation: Recognize the growing skepticism in India regarding the financial and strategic value of the Rafale jets amidst pressing domestic needs.