India’s move to buy 36 French Dassault Rafale jets has raised anxiety in India’s eastern neighbour China.<br /><br />The neighbouring county China is worried about India’s increased military strength and how the nuclear-capable Rafales will add to India’s nuclear deterrence capability.<br /><br />India bought the 36 jets in a deal worth 7.8 billion Euros. The IAF chose the Medium Multirole Combat Aircraft Rafale over competitors Saab Gripen, Lockheed Martin’s F-16IN fighting falcon, Boeing FA-18IN and the Eurofighter typhoon aircraft.
