Govt Pushes Indigenous Missile Integration in Rafale Jets

Brief By Hindustan Times / 11:18 AM on 10 Apr 2026

The Indian government plans to ensure Dassault Rafale jets can carry indigenous missiles by mandating an interface control document in its proposal to Dassault Aviation. The move aims to boost local capability, with 18 jets imported and 90 manufactured in India, increasing indigenous content beyond 20% significantly.