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Debate intensifies in India over fighter strategy and Rafale purchases

An assessment by Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor has sparked debate over India’s Tejas Mk-2 fighter program and the push for more Rafales.

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The debate could affect India’s military modernization and defense procurement decisions.

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  1. Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor's Blunt Assessment of Tejas Mk-2 Sparks Fierce Debate on India's Fighter Strategy and the Push for More Rafales ↗idrw.org · Recorded source date: Aug 22, 2026, 1:16 PM UTC

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