France ready to support India’s extra requests for Rafale jets: French Minister
3 years, 2 months ago

France ready to support India’s extra requests for Rafale jets: French Minister

The Hindu  

France is ready to answer any additional needs or requests that could be made by India for additional Rafale fighter jets, including for its indigenous aircraft carrier, French Minister for armed forces Florence Parly said on Friday. France and India share the same views on something which is key, on the international maritime law.” Access to global commons Ms. Parly also laid emphasis on preserving access to global commons such as cyber, space, maritime and air domains. “Since then, a total of 33 Rafale jets have been delivered to India, all perfectly on schedule despite the disruptions of the pandemic,” a French Embassy statement said. The Minister reiterated France’s commitment to strengthening India’s defence industrial base and its willingness to offer the best of its technology with a high “Make In India” component, a French official said.

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Navy's Rs 60,000 crore Rafale deal to boost Air Force's refuelling capability
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Navy's Rs 60,000 crore Rafale deal to boost Air Force's refuelling capability

India Today  

India's defence capabilities are set for a major boost as the Indian Navy moves closer to finalising its acquisition of 26 Rafale Marine jets from France. The deal, which is in the final stages of approval by the Cabinet Committee on Security, will not only strengthen the Navy's fleet for operations aboard aircraft carriers like INS Vikramaditya but will also …

Rafale-M deal to be inked in couple of months, delivery to start after four years
1 month ago

Rafale-M deal to be inked in couple of months, delivery to start after four years

The Hindu  

Deliveries of the Rafale-M for the Indian Navy would begin in four years once the contract is signed, which is set to be done in the next couple of months when the French Defence Minister visits India, according to official sources. This also means that in 2029 the Indian Navy would begin receiving both the Rafale-M jets and also the …

PM Modi's France visit: India to acquire 26 Rafale-M Jets, 3 Scorpene submarines for Navy
1 month ago

PM Modi's France visit: India to acquire 26 Rafale-M Jets, 3 Scorpene submarines for Navy

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France will strengthen India’s defense capabilities, with the finalization of deals to procure 26 Rafale-M fighter jets and 3 additional Scorpene-class submarines under Project-75 for the Indian Navy. The jets will replace India’s aging MiG-29K fleet, offering greater operational efficiency and combat readiness, boosting India's naval power in the Indian Ocean region. India will …

From Mirage to Rafale: Why India-France defence partnership has an enduring legacy
1 month, 1 week ago

From Mirage to Rafale: Why India-France defence partnership has an enduring legacy

Firstpost  

For many years, India and France have partnered in defence, moving from the Mirage 2000 to the more advanced Rafale jets and Scorpene submarines Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit France on February 10 and 11, a trip that is expected to strengthen India-France relations, especially in defence. Major defence deals on the table One of the key highlights of …

India to buy 26 Rafale Marine jets, deal may be signed next year, says Navy chief
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

India to buy 26 Rafale Marine jets, deal may be signed next year, says Navy chief

Firstpost  

India is in the process of buying 26 Rafale Marine jets from France along with three Scorpene-class submarines India is in the process of buying 26 Rafale Marine aircraft. India will buy 26 Rafale Marine warplanes and the deal is expected to be signed next year, said Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Monday. At the annual Navy Day …

Ahead of NSA visit, France submits final price offer for 26 Rafale Marine jet deal
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ahead of NSA visit, France submits final price offer for 26 Rafale Marine jet deal

The Hindu  

France has submitted the final price offer to India for the 26 Rafale Marine Jet deal just ahead of the scheduled visit of Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to the country. Defence sources told ANI that the best and final price offer has been submitted to the Indian authorities by the French side for the project and a significant …

Indian, French governments negotiating 26 Rafale marine jet deal
9 months ago

Indian, French governments negotiating 26 Rafale marine jet deal

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India and France are carrying out negotiations for the price and other related issues for the all-important 26 Rafale Marine fighter aircraft deal for the Indian Navy. "The French delegation is in New Delhi, including officials from their Directorate General of Armament which is looking after the sale of the Rafale jets to India," defence sources told ANI. …

India-France to begin Rafale M negotiations today: How these fighter jets will enhance Navy's capabilities
9 months, 2 weeks ago

India-France to begin Rafale M negotiations today: How these fighter jets will enhance Navy's capabilities

Firstpost  

The Rafale M is a single-seat, twin-jet fighter plane manufactured by Dassault Aviation. The jet, which operates from aircraft carriers, has been described as an ‘omnirole’ fighter which can carry out several different duties including air defence, air policing, nuclear deterrence, power projection, deployments for external missions, deep strike missions, air support for ground forces, reconnaissance missions, and pilot training …

French President Macron arrives in India, where he'll be chief guest at National Day celebrations
1 year, 1 month ago

French President Macron arrives in India, where he'll be chief guest at National Day celebrations

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The French president arrived in …

India receives price bids for 26 Rafale-M jets, 3 Scorpene submarines
1 year, 2 months ago

India receives price bids for 26 Rafale-M jets, 3 Scorpene submarines

The Hindu  

December 21, 2023 09:41 pm | Updated 09:41 pm IST - NEW DELHI India has received price bids from France for the purchase of 26 Rafale-M carrier-based fighters as well as three additional Scorpene-class conventional submarines. While the Rafale-M is being processed through an Inter-governmental agreement, the submarine deal is a follow-on to the earlier contract with Naval Group, under …

India, France to jointly develop new generation military equipment
1 year, 7 months ago

India, France to jointly develop new generation military equipment

Firstpost  

India and France on Friday announced a raft of “ground-breaking” defence cooperation projects, including the joint development of jet and helicopter engines and the construction of three Scorpene submarines for the Indian Navy. As part of a long-term roadmap drafted during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Paris, India and France have agreed to develop new generation military equipment French, …

Dassault Aviation: India selects Navy Rafale
1 year, 8 months ago

Dassault Aviation: India selects Navy Rafale

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi finished his two-day France tour, Dassault Aviation has informed that the Indian government announced the selection of the Navy Rafale to equip the Indian Navy with a latest-generation fighter. On Saturday, Dassault Aviation Chairman and CEO Eric Trappier said, "As we celebrate the 70th anniversary of our partnership with the Indian Forces, I would …

India selects naval version of Rafale: Dassault Aviation
1 year, 8 months ago

India selects naval version of Rafale: Dassault Aviation

The Hindu  

The Indian government announced the selection of the naval variant of Rafale jets to equip the Indian Navy with the latest-generation fighter, Dassault Aviation, French aerospace major and maker of the aircraft, said on July 15. "The Indian government announced the selection of the Navy Rafale to equip the Indian Navy with a latest-generation fighter," Dassault Aviation said in a …

PM in France | Modi describes India as ‘model of diversity’ and announces agreement for use of UPI in France
1 year, 8 months ago

PM in France | Modi describes India as ‘model of diversity’ and announces agreement for use of UPI in France

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian diaspora in France on July 13 and described India as a “model of diversity” and announced an agreement for the use of UPI in France, opening a huge new market for the Indian innovation in cashless instant payment. In his nearly an hour-long speech to the enthusiastic crowd at the La Seine Musicale …

WATCH: First Look At IAF's Rafale Jets That Will Take Part In France's Bastille Day Parade
1 year, 8 months ago

WATCH: First Look At IAF's Rafale Jets That Will Take Part In France's Bastille Day Parade

ABP News  

New Delhi: The stage is all set for the military contingent, comprising all three services, to take part in the Bastille Day celebrations in France on July 14. A video shared by news agency ANI revealed the first look of the Indian Air Force’s Rafale jets that will participate in the parade. #WATCH | First look of the Indian Air …

Agreement reached for using India’s UPI in France: PM Modi
1 year, 8 months ago

Agreement reached for using India’s UPI in France: PM Modi

The Hindu  

July 13, 2023 21:01 “Procurement will help maintain operational readiness” Four of the 26 Rafale-M jets, the naval variant of the deck-based platform will be trainer aircraft, sources in the defence establishment said. Under Indian Navy’s Project 75, six Scorpene submarines have already been constructed in India by Mazagon Dock Limited in cooperation with the Naval Group of France. “The …

PM Modi France Visit: India to purchase 26 Rafale fighter jets from France
1 year, 8 months ago

PM Modi France Visit: India to purchase 26 Rafale fighter jets from France

Live Mint  

India's defence ministry has given initial approval to purchase 26 Rafale fighter jets made by Dassault Aviation and three Scorpene class submarines to be made by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders with France's Naval Group. “The DAC granted Acceptance of Necessity for procurement of 26 Rafale Marine aircraft along with associated ancillary equipment, weapons, simulator, spares, documentation, crew training and logistic support …

France ambassador Emmanuel Lenain exclusive interview India France Defence ties Co-Development PM Modi paris visit Rafale deal India at 2047
1 year, 8 months ago

France ambassador Emmanuel Lenain exclusive interview India France Defence ties Co-Development PM Modi paris visit Rafale deal India at 2047

ABP News  

New Delhi: India and France share a historic defence partnership since the Indian Air Force inducted the first French fighter jet, Ouragan, rechristened as ‘Toofani’, in 1953. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to France is expected to push forward the defence ties even further. Speaking exclusively to ABP Live days before the visit, Emmanuel Lenain, the Ambassador of France …

India and France likely to ink a deal for Rafale Marine fighter jets during PM Modi's visit
1 year, 8 months ago

India and France likely to ink a deal for Rafale Marine fighter jets during PM Modi's visit

Op India  

Following the signing of significant defence deals with the United States during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit there, India is expected to sign a deal with France now to purchase the naval/marine version of the Rafale fighter jets. During his visit, Prime Minister Modi will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss a broad range of issues, including …

French Engine To Power India's 5th Gen Stealth Fighter Jet; Modi-Macron To Sign Deal? | Details
1 year, 8 months ago

French Engine To Power India's 5th Gen Stealth Fighter Jet; Modi-Macron To Sign Deal? | Details

Hindustan Times  

French Engine To Power India's 5th Gen Stealth Fighter Jet; Modi-Macron To Sign Deal? | Details Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to sign a historic fighter jet engine deal with France. Ahead of Modi's visit, the French government has given the green signal to defence major Safran to jointly design, develop, test, manufacture, and finally certify an engine that …

Rafale Jets Carry Out Long-Range Mission In Indian Ocean Region
1 year, 9 months ago

Rafale Jets Carry Out Long-Range Mission In Indian Ocean Region

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Four Rafale fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force carried out a "strategic" mission over the Indian Ocean region for over six hours, in a significant demonstration of their long-range combat capabilities, people familiar with the operation said on Wednesday. The jets took off from the Hasimara Air Force station in the eastern sector, carried out the mission …

Rafale jets carry out long-range mission in Indian Ocean Region
1 year, 9 months ago

Rafale jets carry out long-range mission in Indian Ocean Region

The Hindu  

Four Rafale fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force carried out a "strategic" mission over the Indian Ocean region for over six hours, in a significant demonstration of their long-range combat capabilities, people familiar with the operation said on May 31. The Indian Air Force carried out the mission at a time China has been ramping up its presence in …

4 Rafale jets conduct long-range mission in Indian Ocean Region
1 year, 9 months ago

4 Rafale jets conduct long-range mission in Indian Ocean Region

India Today  

Four Rafale fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force carried out a "strategic" mission over the Indian Ocean region for over six hours, in a significant demonstration of their long-range combat capabilities, people familiar with the operation said on Wednesday. The IAF carried out the mission at a time when China has been ramping up its presence in the Indian …

How Indian Navy's fighter jet deal enters crucial stage with Modi's upcoming US, France visits
1 year, 9 months ago

How Indian Navy's fighter jet deal enters crucial stage with Modi's upcoming US, France visits

India Today  

India's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant is undergoing air certification and flight integration trials with rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft to attain combat readiness at the earliest. However, India's biggest warship is waiting for the 26 new deck-based fighter jets that the navy is purchasing as an interim measure while in wait for the homegrown twin-engine deck-based fighter. While most …

Rafale M Or F-18 Navy With Both Ball Now In Govt Court Navy Chief Hari Kumar
2 years ago

Rafale M Or F-18 Navy With Both Ball Now In Govt Court Navy Chief Hari Kumar

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Indian Navy is waiting for the government to take the final decision and choose either Dassault Aviation’s Rafale M or Boeing’s F/A-18 Super Hornet for India’s new aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R. Hari Kumar told ABP Live. Now there will be commonality for spare parts and support etc.,” the Navy Chief added. …

India, France Vow Greater Defence & Security Cooperation, Rafale M Gets A Push
2 years, 2 months ago

India, France Vow Greater Defence & Security Cooperation, Rafale M Gets A Push

ABP News  

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Emmanuel Bonne, Diplomatic Advisor and G7/G20 Sherpa to the President of France, on Thursday sought to deepen defence ties between both countries in an effort to take their strategic ties to the next level. “During the strategic dialogue and the meetings, India and France reiterated their commitment to take forward their strategic partnership to …

After IAF, now Indian Navy to get Rafale fighter jets
2 years, 2 months ago

After IAF, now Indian Navy to get Rafale fighter jets

Firstpost  

The Indian Navy has rejected the American jet F/A-18 Super Hornet and opted for the deal with Rafale. The deal for the Rafale M is being termed as a milestone in the relations between India and France Paris: After the Indian Air Force the Indian Navy is also in line to get Rafale fighter aircraft from France. Earlier, the Indian …

'Proud to see all 36 rafales on India's soil': French envoy Emmanuel Lenain
2 years, 3 months ago

'Proud to see all 36 rafales on India's soil': French envoy Emmanuel Lenain

Firstpost  

The Rafale is a 4.5-generation aircraft and has helped India regain its supremacy over the Indian sub-constituent skies with long-range air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles along with advanced radar and electronic warfare capabilities New Delhi: French Ambassador to India Emmanuel Lenain, on Thursday, said that he is proud to see 36 rafales with full equipment after all the ‘Rafales’ landed on …

IAF Chief Flies in Rafale During Military Exercise with France, Says India Needs 4.5 Generation Aircraft
2 years, 4 months ago

IAF Chief Flies in Rafale During Military Exercise with France, Says India Needs 4.5 Generation Aircraft

News 18  

Indian Air Force chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Tuesday pointed out the need to add 4.5 generation aircraft to IAF’s inventory. “As per our air force requirement, it’s very important for us to add 4.5 generation aircraft to our inventory. Chaudhari flew in an IAF’s Rafale fighter jet, while French Air chief Gen Stéphane Mille took off in an Indian …

Rafale vs F-18: Indian Navy evaluating trial reports of the two fighter jets for INS Vikrant
2 years, 5 months ago

Rafale vs F-18: Indian Navy evaluating trial reports of the two fighter jets for INS Vikrant

Firstpost  

The fighter aircraft will be acquired under a government-to-government deal by the Indian Navy for operations from its latest aircraft carrier INS Vikrant which was commissioned recently by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kochi, Kerala New Delhi: The Indian Navy is evaluating the report of the extensive trials of the French Rafale and US-made F-18 fighter planes for a defence …

Incredible moment! Indian Air Force fighter jets refuel mid-air | Video
2 years, 6 months ago

Incredible moment! Indian Air Force fighter jets refuel mid-air | Video

India TV News  

Highlights French Air Force A330 Phenix aerial refuelling tanker refuelled IAF jets mid-air French A330 Multi-Role Tanker/Transport is currently deployed in Queensland's Amberley The operation demonstrated a high level of mutual trust between the two countries In a first, a French Air Force A330 Phenix aerial refuelling tanker refuelled the Sukhoi SU-30s of the Indian Air Force mid-air ahead of …

Three French Rafale Jets Make Strategic Stopover at IAF Base During Indo-Pacific Deployment
2 years, 7 months ago

Three French Rafale Jets Make Strategic Stopover at IAF Base During Indo-Pacific Deployment

News 18  

A French Air and Space Force contingent, including three Rafale fighter jets, made a strategically important stopover at the Indian Air Force’s Sulur base in Tamil Nadu as part of a massive military operation in the Pacific Ocean. The Indian Air Force’s assistance to the French force reflected the implementation of a reciprocal logistics support agreement signed by France and …

France has delivered all 36 Rafale jets to India: French envoy
2 years, 8 months ago

France has delivered all 36 Rafale jets to India: French envoy

The Hindu  

France has delivered all 36 Rafale fighter jets to India, said the French Envoy in India, Emmanuel Lenain, speaking on the sidelines of the French National Day celebrations on Thursday. One Rafale jet, which is the instrumented aircraft on which the 13 India specific enhancements are being tested, is still in France, an official source said on Friday. The last …

Rafale vs Super Hornet: Which fighter plane will the Indian Navy pick?
2 years, 8 months ago

Rafale vs Super Hornet: Which fighter plane will the Indian Navy pick?

Firstpost  

Boeing’s F/A-18E Super Hornet and Dassault Aviation’s Rafale M aircraft earlier this year completed a series of demonstration flights to show adaptability to Indian conditions. A detailed report on their performance is being prepared, a source said Looking to pick up some deck-based fighter jets for its indigenous aircraft carrier Vikrant, the Indian Navy is faced with a choice – …

Last batch of Rafale jets to arrive in India next week
3 years, 1 month ago

Last batch of Rafale jets to arrive in India next week

The Hindu  

The last batch of three Rafale fighter jets are scheduled to arrive in India next week while work on upgrading all the Rafale jets in service to the Indian standard configuration with the 13 India specific enhancements is currently underway in India, according to defence officials. “IAF has taken delivery of the jets in France and the modalities of their …

India flight tests Rafale-Marine for INS Vikrant
3 years, 1 month ago

India flight tests Rafale-Marine for INS Vikrant

The Hindu  

The marine version of the French-made Rafale fighter jet has been successfully flight-tested at a shore-based facility in Goa where conditions similar to that on the indigenously-developed aircraft carrier INS Vikrant were simulated, a top diplomat said. The Rafale-M jet was tested for 12 days last month at Goa’s INS Hansa facility using a 283 metre mock ski-jump facility, Mr. …

India flight tests Rafale-Marine for INS Vikrant
3 years, 1 month ago

India flight tests Rafale-Marine for INS Vikrant

India TV News  

Highlights The marine version of the French-made Rafale fighter jet has been successfully flight-tested. The marine version of the French-made Rafale fighter jet has been successfully flight-tested at a shore-based facility in Goa where conditions similar to that on the indigenously-developed aircraft carrier INS Vikrant were simulated, a top diplomat said. India's new aircraft carrier has been designed as a …

When will India get remaining Rafale jets? IAF chief provides a timeline
3 years, 2 months ago

When will India get remaining Rafale jets? IAF chief provides a timeline

Hindustan Times  

Indian Air Force chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari on Saturday thanked France for timely deliveries of the Dassault Rafale fighter jets to India and provided a timeline for dispatch of the rest of the twin-engine multirole fighter aircrafts. Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari “As far as discussions on Rafale is concerned, we are thankful to them for the timely …

France ready to provide additional Rafale fighter jets to India: French minister
3 years, 2 months ago

France ready to provide additional Rafale fighter jets to India: French minister

Live Mint  

Visiting French defence minister Florence Parly on Friday said France was willing to provide more Rafale fighter jets to India, and the use of the same aircraft by the two strategic partners was a reflection of the “strength” in their ties. “I am very happy that the Indian Air Force is satisfied with its Rafale and we are very proud …

India has received 26 Rafale aircraft till date: Govt
3 years, 7 months ago

India has received 26 Rafale aircraft till date: Govt

The Hindu  

India has so far received 26 Rafale aircraft out of the 36 it has ordered from Dassault Aviation, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said Wednesday. The multi-role Rafale jets, built by French aerospace major Dassault Aviation, are known for air superiority and precision strikes. The first batch of five Rafale jets arrived in India on July 29, 2020, …

Three more Rafale jets arrive in India from France
3 years, 7 months ago

Three more Rafale jets arrive in India from France

India Today  

In a major boost for the Indian Air Force, three more Rafale fighter jets arrived in India after flying non-stop from France on Wednesday. "Three Rafale aircraft arrived in India a short while ago, after a direct ferry from Istres Air Base, France. — Indian Air Force July 21, 2021 The new batch of the aircraft will be part of …

IAF likely to operationalise second squadron of Rafale aircraft by July-end
3 years, 8 months ago

IAF likely to operationalise second squadron of Rafale aircraft by July-end

Live Mint  

The Indian Air Force is likely to operationalise its second squadron of the Rafale combat aircraft by the end of July and it will be based in Hasimara air base in West Bengal, officials said on Tuesday. The first batch of five Rafale jets arrived in India on July 29, 2020, nearly four years after India signed an inter-governmental agreement …

Induction of Rafale aircraft into Indian Air Force by 2022: IAF Chief
3 years, 8 months ago

Induction of Rafale aircraft into Indian Air Force by 2022: IAF Chief

India Today  

IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria on Saturday said the induction of 36 Rafale aircraft into the Indian Air Force would take place by 2022. The IAF is absolutely on target with respect to the Rafale induction plan, he said while responding to a reporters’ query on the timeline for receiving the 36 fighter jets from France. On the operationalisation plan, you …

Induction of Rafale Aircraft into Indian Air Force by 2022: IAF Chief
3 years, 8 months ago

Induction of Rafale Aircraft into Indian Air Force by 2022: IAF Chief

News 18  

IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria on Saturday said the induction of 36 Rafale aircraft into the Indian Air Force would take place by 2022. The IAF is absolutely on target with respect to the Rafale induction plan, he said while responding to a reporters’ query on timeline for receiving the 36 fighter jets from France. so, in terms of time, we …

Three more Rafales head for India; to take IAF's count to 21
3 years, 10 months ago

Three more Rafales head for India; to take IAF's count to 21

India TV News  

The sixth batch of three more Rafale fighter jets took off from France for India on Wednesday, the Indian embassy in France said. "Next batch of three #Rafales leave from France to India; wished the pilots smooth flight and safe landing," the Indian embassy in France tweeted. India had signed an inter-governmental agreement with France in September 2016 for the …

10 more Rafale fighter jets to land in India by next month: Official
3 years, 11 months ago

10 more Rafale fighter jets to land in India by next month: Official

Live Mint  

Six Rafale fighter jets will land in India on April 28, enabling the Indian Air Force to take the first steps to raise its second squadron of the fourth-generation-plus fighter jets, according to a report by Hindustan Times. A senior IAF official said to Hindustan Times that with the induction of the 6 fighters will complete the Golden Arrows squadron …

Three more Rafale jets arrive in India from France
3 years, 11 months ago

Three more Rafale jets arrive in India from France

The Hindu  

The fourth batch of three Rafales landed on Wednesday evening flying directly from the Istres Air Base in France, the IAF said. The Indian Air Force is set to raise the second squadron of the Rafale combat jets in mid-April and it will be based in Hasimara air base in West Bengal, according to military officials. The Rafale jets, manufactured …

Fourth Batch of Rafale Jets Land in India: Mapping Their Journey From France to Jamnagar
3 years, 11 months ago

Fourth Batch of Rafale Jets Land in India: Mapping Their Journey From France to Jamnagar

News 18  

It was to be a secret take-off and landing. @IndembAbuDhabi @Indian_Embassy pic.twitter.com/6gFwh0AnjR— Indian Air Force March 31, 2021 But all’s well that ends well. The fourth batch of the three IAF Rafales landed at the Jamnagar base, on Indian soil, after a direct ferry from Istres Air Base in France. The three jets have completed a 10-hour, 7000-km journey safely, …

Fourth batch of 3 Rafale jets lands in India from France
3 years, 11 months ago

Fourth batch of 3 Rafale jets lands in India from France

India Today  

A fourth batch of three Rafale fighter jets landed in India on Wednesday evening after flying non-stop from France, in a further boost to the strike capability of the Indian Air Force. pic.twitter.com/Ch36dgptNF — Indian Air Force March 31, 2021 The IAF also thanked the UAE air force for refuelling the Rafale jets, describing it as yet another milestone in …

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