Rafale reaches India: PM Modi greets jets with Sanskrit tweet, Rajnath says dawn of new era | 10 points
4 years, 4 months ago

Rafale reaches India: PM Modi greets jets with Sanskrit tweet, Rajnath says dawn of new era | 10 points

India Today  

The first batch of the Rafale fighter aircraft finally landed at the Ambala air base in Haryana on Wednesday to join the Indian Air Force, though a formal induction ceremony for the jets will be held later. Welcoming the French-made Rafale, a medium multi-role combat aircraft, Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted a tweet in Sanskrit outlining the importance of national security, while Defence Minister Rajanth Singh said the Raflale has given a timely boost to the capabilities of the Indian Air Force. Accompanied with a tweet in Sanskrit, PM Modi also shared a short video of a Rafale fighter aircraft landing at the Ambala Air Force station. 5) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh welcomed the Rafale jets in a series of tweets saying, "The Birds have entered the Indian airspaceHappy landing in Ambala!" 7) Union Home Minister Amit Shah described the arrival of Rafale jets as a historic day for the Indian Air Force.

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

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 …

‘Rafale gets him a ticket to..’, Rahul Gandhi hits out at PM Modi
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Rafale gets him a ticket to..’, Rahul Gandhi hits out at PM Modi

Live Mint  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a verbal attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on Manipur and further alleged that Rafale gets him a ticket to Bastille Day Parade. Meanwhile, Rafale gets him a ticket to the Bastille Day Parade.” Rahul Gandhi's comment on Rafale comes at a time when the Defence Ministry declared its plan to acquire an additional …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Republic Day 2022: Rafale, Navy's MiG29K & P-81 Among 75 Aircraft to Fly Past Rajpath on January 26
2 years, 11 months ago

Republic Day 2022: Rafale, Navy's MiG29K & P-81 Among 75 Aircraft to Fly Past Rajpath on January 26

News 18  

A total of 17 Jaguars will roar above the Rajpath in the national capital this Republic Day in the grandest flypast comprising 75 aircrafts from Air Force, Army and Navy. “The grandest flypast ever will take place over Rajpath during the Republic Day parade with 75 aircraft, including the planes from IAF, Army, and the Navy. This is in line …

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 …

On the Rafale deal, Rahul again targeted the Centre with this statement of Mahatma Gandhi and said- Corruption has grown a lot
3 years, 4 months ago

On the Rafale deal, Rahul again targeted the Centre with this statement of Mahatma Gandhi and said- Corruption has grown a lot

ABP News  

Rahul Gandhi on Rafale Deal: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been continuously attacking the Modi government regarding the state-of-the-art fighter aircraft Rafale deal with France. Once again attacking the Centre, Rahul Gandhi took to the Twitter alleging, "There has been massive corruption in the Rafale deal." Four years ago, a deal worth Rs 59,000 crore for the purchase of 36 …

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 …

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 …

'Chor ki dadhi': Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hits out at PM Modi over Rafale deal
3 years, 5 months ago

'Chor ki dadhi': Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hits out at PM Modi over Rafale deal

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took to social media on Sunday morning to hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Rafale deal controversy. The Rafale deal for 36 fighter jets worth 7.8 billion Euros was signed in 2016 between the Indian government and French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation. On July 3, the Congress party in India issued a detailed …

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 …

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 …

Fourth Batch of Rafale Jets Land in India: Mapping Their Journey From France to Jamnagar
3 years, 8 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, 8 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 …

Boost to India's firepower as 10 new Rafales join Air Force fleet next month
3 years, 8 months ago

Boost to India's firepower as 10 new Rafales join Air Force fleet next month

India Today  

In a move that will boost the Indian Air Force`s firepower, the air arm of the Indian Armed Forces will be getting 10 new Rafale fighter jets in the next 30 days. first batch of five Rafale jets had arrived in India on July 28 and was officially inducted on September 10 by the government. India is now going to …

Rafales' second squadron at Hasimara to counter threats from China
3 years, 9 months ago

Rafales' second squadron at Hasimara to counter threats from China

India TV News  

The Indian Air Force plans to raise its second squadron of Rafale fighter jets at Hasimara Air Force base in West Bengal by next month to counter threats from China. Hasimara is a strategic base for IAF operations because of its proximity to Bhutan, the Chumbi Valley where lies a tri-junction between India, Bhutan, and China, and Doklam where a …

Air Force to induct second squadron of Rafale fighter aircraft in April
3 years, 9 months ago

Air Force to induct second squadron of Rafale fighter aircraft in April

India Today  

In a move to strengthen itself on the eastern front along the China border, the Indian Air Force will be inducting the second squadron of the Rafale fighter aircraft in mid-April. By the time the second squadron gets operationalised, the Indian Air Force would have more than 20 Rafale fighter jets. In September last year, five Rafale fighter jets were …

IAF's muscle power gets further boost as 3 more Rafale jets arrive
3 years, 10 months ago

IAF's muscle power gets further boost as 3 more Rafale jets arrive

India TV News  

In a further boost for the Indian Air Force's striking capability, three more Rafale jets arrived in India on Wednesday evening covering a distance of over 7000km non-stop. The first batch of five Rafale jets arrived in India on July 29, 2020, nearly four years after India signed an inter-governmental agreement with France to procure 36 of the aircraft at …

Second batch of Rafale jets arrive in India from France, Def Min congratulates IAF
4 years, 1 month ago

Second batch of Rafale jets arrive in India from France, Def Min congratulates IAF

Live Mint  

The second batch of three Rafale jets took off from a French airbase and arrived in India at 8:14 pm on Wednesday after three mid-air refuelling en route and flying non-stop from France. Sharing a video of the second batch of Rafales landing in India, Singh wrote in a tweet, "The IAF pilots brought home the second batch of three …

Three Rafale jets arrive at Jamnagar airbasein Gujarat from France: Officials
4 years, 1 month ago

Three Rafale jets arrive at Jamnagar airbasein Gujarat from France: Officials

Live Mint  

Three more French built multi role Rafale aircraft landed in India on Wednesday taking the total number of jets to arrive in India from France to eight. The three aircraft landed in Jamnagar in Gujarat, a person in the know of the matter said. The new aircraft are being inducted 23 years after India inducted the Russian designed Sukhoi aircraft …

India to receive second batch of Rafale fighter jets today
4 years, 1 month ago

India to receive second batch of Rafale fighter jets today

India TV News  

The Indian Air Force will receive three Rafale combat aircraft today from the manufacturer French company Dassault Aviation. They will fly directly from Istres in France to Jamnagar and will be accompanied by French Air Force mid-air refuelling aircraft. Earlier on July 29, India has received the first batch of the five Rafale aircraft which were inducted on September 10 …

Air Force Day 2020: Watch as Rafale and Tejas fighter jets touch the sky with glory
4 years, 2 months ago

Air Force Day 2020: Watch as Rafale and Tejas fighter jets touch the sky with glory

Op India  

The Indian Air Force is observing its 88th foundation day on Thursday, 8th October. President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh greeted the Indian Air Force on its foundation day. #WATCH Rafale fighter jet carries out a minimum radius turn within an area smaller than a hockey field forming a figure …

Rafale fighter aircraft to feature in Air Force Day parade
4 years, 2 months ago

Rafale fighter aircraft to feature in Air Force Day parade

India TV News  

The newly inducted Rafale fighter aircraft would feature in the Air Force Day parade on October 8, an Indian Air Force official said on Saturday. "Along with other aircraft, the Rafale aircraft will also take part in the Air Force Day parade on October 8," the IAF official said. In a tweet, the IAF said, "#AFDay2020: Rafale - The Rafale …

Indian Air Force to induct first woman pilot in Rafale squadron: Reports
4 years, 3 months ago

Indian Air Force to induct first woman pilot in Rafale squadron: Reports

Op India  

The Indian Air Force will soon induct its first woman pilot in the Rafale squadron, reported India Today. The woman pilot, who had earlier operated MiG-21 fighter jets, has been placed under the ‘full fighter training course’ and will join ‘active duties’ soon in the 17 Squadron. Rafale jets formally inducted in IAF The Rafale jets were inducted into the …

Amid Rafale\'s induction, Rajnath Singh issues \'big and stern\' message to China
4 years, 3 months ago

Amid Rafale\'s induction, Rajnath Singh issues \'big and stern\' message to China

Deccan Chronicle  

Amid the rising border tensions with China at Eastern Ladakh, the Indian Air Force on Thursday inducted five Rafale jets during a glittering ceremony at the Ambala air base. In a clear reference to China, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the induction of five French-made multirole Rafale jets into the Indian Air Force is a "big and stern" message to …

From Rajnath Singh's stern message to China to Smriti Irani's 'defining day', how politicos reacted to Rafale induction
4 years, 3 months ago

From Rajnath Singh's stern message to China to Smriti Irani's 'defining day', how politicos reacted to Rafale induction

Firstpost  

Rajnath Singh, who was at Thursday’s induction ceremony along with Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, said national security is a major priority for India and it is determined to protect its territory Reacting to the induction of the first batch of five Rafale fighter jets into the Indian Air Force at Ambala Air Base on Thursday amid tensions with China …

Story of Rafale, Its Importance for India and Weaponry Explained - All You Need to Know - News18
4 years, 3 months ago

Story of Rafale, Its Importance for India and Weaponry Explained - All You Need to Know - News18

News 18  

Indian Air Force today inducted the Dassault-Made 4.5-gen multi-role fighter jet ‘Rafale’ in presence of Minister of the Armed Forces of France Florence Parly and Defence Minister of India Rajnath Singh. Rafale is a Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft that willboost India’s air dominance exponentially, currently safeguarded by fighter jets like Russia made Sukhoi Su-30MKI and MiG 29, along with French …

MS Dhoni hails Rafale jets induction: 'In hands of our pilots, the potent bird's lethality will only increase'
4 years, 3 months ago

MS Dhoni hails Rafale jets induction: 'In hands of our pilots, the potent bird's lethality will only increase'

India TV News  

Former Indian captain and honorary Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Territorial Army MS Dhoni on Thursday commemorated the induction of five Rafale Jets in the Indian Air Force. The five Rafale jets were formally inducted into the Indian Air Force in a ceremony at the Ambala air base. A traditional ‘sarva dharma puja’, a ceremonial 'water cannon salute' to the …

Rafale Induction Ceremony: First batch of fighter jets inducted to IAF's 'Golden Arrows' squadron at Ambala airbase
4 years, 3 months ago

Rafale Induction Ceremony: First batch of fighter jets inducted to IAF's 'Golden Arrows' squadron at Ambala airbase

Firstpost  

A traditional water cannon salute was given to the Rafale fleet before its ceremonial induction into the 17 Squadron of the IAF The first batch of five Rafale fighter jets were formally inducted into the Indian Air Force on Thursday in Ambala air base. #WATCH Live from Ambala: Rafale induction ceremony at IAF airbase https://t.co/uEJiV3yiDK — ANI September 10, 2020 …

Rafale induction a game changer, says Rajnath Singh
4 years, 3 months ago

Rafale induction a game changer, says Rajnath Singh

The Hindu  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday called the induction of the French Rafale fighter jet into the Indian Air Force a “game changer” and termed it a very important step in the light of the prevailing security conditions that “have been created along India’s borders.” This formal ceremony also marks their full operational induction into the IAF, said Air Chief …

First batch of 5 Rafale fighter jets formally inducted into IAF
4 years, 3 months ago

First batch of 5 Rafale fighter jets formally inducted into IAF

India TV News  

The first batch of five Rafale fighter jets was formally inducted into the Indian Air Force at Ambala air base on Thursday. HIGHLIGHTS Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presents induction scroll of Rafale fighter jets to Group Captain Harkeerat Singh, Commanding Officer, 17 Squadron 'Golden Arrows' of the Indian Air Force. This induction is important considering the kind of atmosphere at …

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