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Did France really refuse to share Rafale source code with India? Here’s the truth behind the viral claims. India currently has around 28–29 fighter squadrons, with roughly 500 fighter jets in total. However, to handle a potential two-front war with Pakistan and China, India needs around 750 fighter jets....

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