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The first Indian Air Force Rafale fighter jet readies for takeoff from a factory of French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation in France in 2019. Dassault has a joint venture with Indian company Reliance Defence. © Reuters

SOUMYAJIT SAHA, Nikkei staff writer

MUMBAI -- Private companies in India are ramping up efforts to expand business in the defense sector, taking advantage of the country's need to procure arms from domestic sources.

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