India first acquired the HAMMER system in 2020 through emergency procurement, following the Galwan clash with China, though it was not included in the 2016 Rafale fighter jet deal due to cost considerations.
A landmark India-France G2G deal will see 114 Rafale jets built domestically, boosting defense self-reliance, technology, and Air Force strength under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
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