India faced up to $50 billion in military-related costs and procurement commitments following the four-day military confrontation with Pakistan in May 2025 due to aircraft losses, intelligence failures, and subsequent defence spending. According to a study shared by ‘The Pakistan Playbook’, the 4-day clash marked the first confirmed combat loss of a French-built Rafale fighter jet. On May 8, 2025, Reuters reported that two U.S. officials assesse…
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