France Assures India on Integrating Indigenous Weapons in Rafale Jets

India and France are discussing the purchase of 114 additional Rafale fighter jets. A key issue is India's desire to integrate its indigenous weapons and systems, like BrahMos and Astra missiles, into these jets. France has indicated it will find a way to allow this without giving full access to the sensitive source code. Lieutenant General Dominic Tardif of the French Air and Space Force expressed understanding of India's self-reliance goals and assured efforts to enhance Indian Air Force's autonomy and capabilities.

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