4 Rafale jets conduct long-range mission in Indian Ocean Region
1 year, 6 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 Ocean region, which is largely considered the backyard of the Indian Navy. The people cited said the mission by the four Rafale jets demonstrated their operational capabilities and readiness in dealing with various challenging situations. "Four IAF Rafales flew a long-range mission for over six hours into the IOR.

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Navy set to finalise Rs 60,000 crore Rafale M deal: All about game-changing jets
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Navy set to finalise Rs 60,000 crore Rafale M deal: All about game-changing jets

India Today  

In a major step toward strengthening its maritime defence capabilities, the Indian Navy is set to sign a deal for 26 Rafale M fighter jets with Dassault Aviation. The Rs 60,000 crore agreement, confirmed by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, is poised to elevate India's naval prowess amid escalating challenges in the Indian Ocean Region. STRATEGIC AND ECONOMIC …

India to buy 26 Rafale Marine jets, deal may be signed next year, says Navy chief
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3 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 …

Indian, French governments negotiating 26 Rafale marine jet deal
6 months, 1 week 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. …

Indian Air Force Displays Firepower Capabilities at Pokhran
10 months ago

Indian Air Force Displays Firepower Capabilities at Pokhran

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force on Saturday displayed its firepower capability at a mega exercise featuring over 120 aircraft, including frontline fighter jets and attack helicopters in Rajasthan's Pokhran desert. Fighter aircraft, including the Rafale, Su-30 MKI, MiG-29, Mirage-2000, Tejas and Hawk, attacked and destroyed simulated enemy targets on the ground and in the air with deadly precision, the …

India, France to jointly develop new generation military equipment
1 year, 5 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, …

The Rafale Marine | A new fighter fleet
1 year, 5 months ago

The Rafale Marine | A new fighter fleet

The Hindu  

On July 13, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi was enroute to Paris, a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council, held under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, accorded initial approval for two key defence deals with France: the Acceptance of Necessity for the procurement of 26 Rafale Marine aircraft, the naval variant of the 36 Rafales in service with …

Dassault Aviation: India selects Navy Rafale
1 year, 5 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, 5 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 …

Agreement reached for using India’s UPI in France: PM Modi
1 year, 5 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 …

India and France likely to ink a deal for Rafale Marine fighter jets during PM Modi's visit
1 year, 5 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 …

Indian Army gets first woman command of Communication Zone Mechanical Transport Battalion
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian Army gets first woman command of Communication Zone Mechanical Transport Battalion

India TV News  

Colonel Shuchita Shekhar became the first woman officer of the Army Service Corps to assume command of a Communication Zone Mechanical Transport Battalion responsible for the maintenance of the Supply Chain of the fully operational Northern Command, said Indian Army Officials on Monday. Singh shot fame after becoming Indian Air Force’s first woman pilot to fly the Rafale fighter aircraft …

Rafale Jets Carry Out Long-Range Mission In Indian Ocean Region
1 year, 6 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, 6 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 …

Meet Flight Lieutenant Shivangi Singh, first and only woman Rafale fighter pilot
1 year, 6 months ago

Meet Flight Lieutenant Shivangi Singh, first and only woman Rafale fighter pilot

India Today  

Flight Lieutenant Shivangi Singh, the first and only female pilot to fly the Rafale fighter aircraft, on Thursday described her experience flying the plane. She is the Rafale squadron's first woman fighter pilot and is part of the Golden Arrows Squadron of the Air Force based in Ambala, Punjab. In an exclusive interview with India Today, Flight Lieutenant Shivangi Singh …

Rafale M Or F-18 Navy With Both Ball Now In Govt Court Navy Chief Hari Kumar
1 year, 9 months 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. …

Indian Navy | Rafale-M vs the F/A-18: A tough choice
1 year, 10 months ago

Indian Navy | Rafale-M vs the F/A-18: A tough choice

India Today  

With the launch of India’s indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant last year, the search started in earnest for suitable aircraft to be deployed on it. Over the past few years, two aircraft have emerged as the main contenders: the naval version of the French firm Dassault’s Rafale fighter jet and the US’s F/A-18 Super Hornet from Boeing. In May 2019, …

Ukraine War: Rafale proves its mettle, outperforms Russian fighter aircraft
1 year, 11 months ago

Ukraine War: Rafale proves its mettle, outperforms Russian fighter aircraft

Firstpost  

Kyiv: The Rafale fighter aircraft, the latest addition to the Indian Air Force arsenal, has reportedly proved its mettle during the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. According to media reports, Rafale aircraft deployed by the French air force over Lithuania as part of NATO Baltic Air Policing carried out over two dozen missions last week to protect the east …

After IAF, now Indian Navy to get Rafale fighter jets
1 year, 11 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 …

IAF Carries Out Air Exercise in Northeastern Region; Gets Last of 36 Rafale Jets
2 years ago

IAF Carries Out Air Exercise in Northeastern Region; Gets Last of 36 Rafale Jets

News 18  

The Indian Air Force, bolstered by its full complement of Rafale combat jets, on Thursday launched a major exercise covering the Northeastern region amid a fresh spike of border tension with China along the Line of Actual Control in Arunachal Pradesh. The last of the 36 IAF Rafales landed in India after a quick enroute sip from a UAE Air …

'Proud to see all 36 rafales on India's soil': French envoy Emmanuel Lenain
2 years 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, 1 month 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 …

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | IAF’s big challenge: Building world-class fighters in India
2 years, 2 months ago

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | IAF’s big challenge: Building world-class fighters in India

Deccan Chronicle  

As fighter aircraft are high-tech, high-cost, high-maintenance, high-speed and high-risk operating machines, one must constantly assess the ambience where the Indian Air Force has its operating flight envelope. There are three Russian-origin squadrons of MiG-29 interceptor/air defence aircraft ; four Anglo-French Jaguar ground attack/strike squadrons ; six MiG-21 Bison multi-role fighter squadrons ; three French-made Mirage-2000 interceptor/air defence squadrons ; …

Rafale vs F-18: Indian Navy evaluating trial reports of the two fighter jets for INS Vikrant
2 years, 3 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, 4 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, 4 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, 5 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, 5 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
2 years, 10 months 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
2 years, 10 months 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
2 years, 10 months 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 …

Republic Day 2022: India's First Woman Rafale Pilot Shivangi Singh Wows in IAF Tableau
2 years, 10 months ago

Republic Day 2022: India's First Woman Rafale Pilot Shivangi Singh Wows in IAF Tableau

News 18  

The country's first woman Rafale fighter jet pilot Shivangi Singh was part of the Indian Air Force tableau at the Republic Day parade on Wednesday. She is only the second woman fighter jet pilot to be part of the IAF tableau. Last year, Flight Lieutenant Bhawna Kanth became the first female fighter jet pilot to be part of the IAF …

R-Day parade: India\'s first woman Rafale fighter jet pilot part of IAF tableau
2 years, 10 months ago

R-Day parade: India\'s first woman Rafale fighter jet pilot part of IAF tableau

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The country's first woman Rafale fighter jet pilot Shivangi Singh was part of the Indian Air Force tableau at the Republic Day parade on Wednesday. She is only the second woman fighter jet pilot to be part of the IAF tableau. Last year, Flight Lieutenant Bhawna Kanth became the first female fighter jet pilot to be part of …

Navy to test Rafale-M jet for INS Vikrant
2 years, 11 months ago

Navy to test Rafale-M jet for INS Vikrant

Hindustan Times  

With countdown already begun to commission indigenous aircraft carrier 1 as INS Vikrant in August 2022, the Indian Navy will conduct flight trials of Rafale-Maritime fighter at Shore Based Test Facility at INS Hansa in Goa on January 6 onwards as part of its exercise to identify the best warplane to suit the 40,000 tonne carrier. While the Indian Navy …

After India's Rafale purchase, Pakistan buys 25 fighter jets from China
2 years, 11 months ago

After India's Rafale purchase, Pakistan buys 25 fighter jets from China

India TV News  

Highlights Pakistan has acquired a full squadron of 25 multirole J-10C fighter jets from China. Pakistan has acquired a full squadron of 25 multirole J-10C fighter jets from its all weather ally China in response to India’s purchase of Rafale aircraft, Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has said. The J-10C aircraft were part of the Pak-China joint exercise last year, …

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

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

IAF operationalises second Rafale squadron at Hasimara
3 years, 4 months ago

IAF operationalises second Rafale squadron at Hasimara

The Hindu  

The Indian Air Force on Wednesday operationalised its second Rafale fighter squadron by formally inducting jets into the No. The IAF has so far inducted 26 Rafale jets in eights batches; the previous batch was inducted on July 21. An IAF statement said: “Addressing the personnel during the induction ceremony, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, Chief of Air Staff said …

Watch | IAF inducts second squadron of Rafale fighter aircraft at West Bengal's Hashimara base
3 years, 4 months ago

Watch | IAF inducts second squadron of Rafale fighter aircraft at West Bengal's Hashimara base

India TV News  

In a boost to the Indian Air Force, induction of the second squadron of Rafale fighter aircraft was done at the Hashimara air base in West Bengal. 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 first batch of five Rafale …

WATCH | IAF inducts second squadron of Rafale aircraft at West Bengal’s Hasimara
3 years, 4 months ago

WATCH | IAF inducts second squadron of Rafale aircraft at West Bengal’s Hasimara

Live Mint  

The Indian Air Force on Wednesday formally inducted the second squadron of Rafale jets at West Bengal's Hasimara airbase in Eastern Air Command. "The induction of Rafale had been carefully planned at Hasimara keeping in mind the importance of strengthening IAF's capability in the eastern sector," said Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria at the ceremony. Delivery of Rafale jets India …

India has received 26 Rafale aircraft till date: Govt
3 years, 4 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, 5 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, 5 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 …

Rafale Sets New Record, Flies Non-Stop For 17000 kilometers In 12 Hours
3 years, 5 months ago

Rafale Sets New Record, Flies Non-Stop For 17000 kilometers In 12 Hours

ABP News  

Rafale fighter jet has set a new record of flying 17000 kilometers in 12 hours without stopping, breaking its previous record. Europe's First Plane To Fly Continuously For 12 Hours The French Air Force's air-to-air refueling operator Major Pierrick said that three Rafale aircraft set a new record by flying 12 hours non-stop. Record Flight Of Three Rafale Planes According …

Induction of Rafale aircraft into Indian Air Force by 2022: IAF Chief
3 years, 6 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, 6 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 …

Indian Army, Air Force emerge stronger after one year of Galwan clash
3 years, 6 months ago

Indian Army, Air Force emerge stronger after one year of Galwan clash

India Today  

Having fought bravely during the Galwan valley clash last year on June 15, the Indian Army and the Air Force have emerged stronger and have enhanced their capabilities manifold in all fields to evolve strongly. While the Indian Army has strengthened its presence in the Ladakh sector, the Indian Air Force has been boosted strongly by the inclusion of the …

Three more Rafales head for India; to take IAF's count to 21
3 years, 7 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, 8 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, 8 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 …

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