The IAF's focus on the Rafale comes at a time of depleting squadron strength, with a host of legacy jets such as the MiG-21 being retired.
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The IAF's focus on the Rafale comes at a time of depleting squadron strength, with a host of legacy jets such as the MiG-21 being retired.
