On India’s fighter jet acquisitions
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The Indian government approved the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation, sparking a debate on the limitations of technology transfer regarding source code access.
पृष्ठभूमि
The deal is valued at approximately Rs 3.25 lakh crore for 114 Rafale jets from Dassault Aviation. While France committed to technology transfer, India faces restrictions on accessing critical source codes for electronic warfare and radar systems.
प्रीलिम्स के लिए तथ्य
- तथ्यThe procurement deal for 114 Rafale jets is valued at approximately Rs 3.25 lakh crore.
- पदDassault Aviation is the French manufacturer of the Rafale fighter jet.
- विज्ञान-तकनीकSource code restrictions limit India's ability to customize software and integrate sensors in the aircraft.
- तथ्यTata Advanced Systems is the identified partner for increasing domestic content in the aircraft.
मेन्स के लिए
Q. Discuss the challenges India faces in achieving 'strategic autonomy' in defense procurement despite 'Make in India' initiatives and technology transfer agreements.
उत्तर के आयाम
- Technological dependency: Restricted access to source codes for electronic warfare and radar systems limits software customization.
- Production bottleneck: Shift from assembly-heavy production to indigenous design ownership is required for true self-reliance.
- Strategic diversification: Need to balance technology partnerships across France, Russia, Israel, and the United States.
कीवर्ड: Strategic Autonomy · Technology Transfer · Source Code Access · Make in India · Defense Procurement · Indigenous Integration
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