Rafale Induction 'Big, Strong' Message to Those Eyeing Our Sovereignty, Says Rajnath Singh as 5 Jets Join IAF
4 years, 6 months ago

Rafale Induction 'Big, Strong' Message to Those Eyeing Our Sovereignty, Says Rajnath Singh as 5 Jets Join IAF

News 18  

The first batch of five Rafale fighter jets were formally inducted into the Indian Air Force on Thursday at Ambala air base, in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, his French counterpart Florence Parly and Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria. Singh said induction of Rafale jets into the IAF is crucial considering the kind of atmosphere being created along India’s border. “It is a strong message for the entire world, especially those eyeing India’s sovereignty,” he said in an address at a ceremony in Ambala marking formal induction of the Rafale fleet. Speaking on the occasion, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria said induction of Rafale jets could not have happened at a more opportune time considering the security scenario.

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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 …

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 …

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 …

IAF Carries Out Air Exercise in Northeastern Region; Gets Last of 36 Rafale Jets
2 years, 3 months 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, 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 …

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 …

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’s first woman Rafale pilot part of IAF’s tableau
3 years, 1 month ago

India’s first woman Rafale pilot part of IAF’s tableau

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Flight Lieutenant Shivangi Singh, the country’s first Rafale pilot, was a part of the Indian Air Force tableau that featured in the Republic Day parade on Wednesday. Indian Air Force officer Shivangi Singh at the combined graduation parade ceremony at the IAF Academy, Dundigal, on the outskirts of Hyderabad in 2017. Only a handful of women --- less …

When will India get remaining Rafale jets? IAF chief provides a timeline
3 years, 3 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 support India’s extra requests for Rafale jets: French Minister
3 years, 3 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 …

IAF operationalises second Rafale squadron at Hasimara
3 years, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 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, 8 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 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 …

Boost to India's firepower as 10 new Rafales join Air Force fleet next month
3 years, 11 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
4 years 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 …

Second Rafale squadron to be raised in Hasimara in April: Officials
4 years ago

Second Rafale squadron to be raised in Hasimara in April: Officials

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force is ready to raise its second Rafale squadron at Hasimara in West Bengal next month in line with its original induction plan for the French-origin fighters, people familiar with the developments said on Thursday. The Rafale will augment and add a bigger punch along with the IAF’s Su-30 MKIs which are already based in …

Second Rafale squadron to be raised in Bengal’s Hasimara in April
4 years ago

Second Rafale squadron to be raised in Bengal’s Hasimara in April

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Air Force is ready to raise its second Rafale squadron at Hasimara in West Bengal next month in line with its original induction plan for the French-origin fighters, people familiar with the developments said on Thursday. IAF’s Ambala-based Golden Arrows Squadron has already inducted 11 Rafale jets so far. The Rafale will augment and add a bigger punch …

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

Rafale has caused worries in China's camp, says IAF Chief
4 years, 1 month ago

Rafale has caused worries in China's camp, says IAF Chief

India TV News  

Indian Air Force chief RKS Bhadauria on Thursday asserted that India has made adequate deployments at the China border to deal with the ongoing military standoff with Beijing. RKS Bhadauria also said that the induction of Rafale aircraft has caused worries in the Chinese camp as they had deployed J-20 fighter jets close to Indian territory as soon as the …

IAF's muscle power gets further boost as 3 more Rafale jets arrive
4 years, 1 month 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, 4 months 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, 4 months 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, 4 months 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 …

Indian Air Force to get a big Rafale boost, 16 fighters to land by April
4 years, 4 months ago

Indian Air Force to get a big Rafale boost, 16 fighters to land by April

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Air Force’s strike capability is set for a boost with 16 omni-role Rafale jet fighters to be inducted into the Golden Arrows squadron by April 2021 and with France’s biggest jet engine maker Safran ready to make fighter engines and ancillaries in India, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. Five Rafale jets flew to the Ambala …

Indian Air Force team in France reviews Rafale project
4 years, 5 months ago

Indian Air Force team in France reviews Rafale project

Hindustan Times  

An Indian Air Force team, led by a two-star officer, is currently in France to review the progress of the Rafale project even as the second batch of fighters is set to reach their home base in Ambala in the next few weeks, officials familiar with the developments said on Thursday. The Rafale fighters—the first imported jets to be inducted …

IAF team in France to review Rafale project as India prepares to induct more jets
4 years, 5 months ago

IAF team in France to review Rafale project as India prepares to induct more jets

Hindustan Times  

An Indian Air Force team, led by a two-star officer, is currently in France to review the progress of the Rafale project even as the second batch of fighters is set to reach their home base in Ambala in the next few weeks, officials familiar with the developments said on Thursday. The IAF is expecting three or four Rafale jets …

In a first, Rafale fighter jet to feature in Air Force Day parade
4 years, 5 months ago

In a first, Rafale fighter jet to feature in Air Force Day parade

Hindustan Times  

Marking its first public appearance since arrival on Indian land, the Rafale fighter jet will be taking part in the Air Force Day parade on October 8, the Indian Air Force said on Saturday. An Indian Air Force officer wearing a protective face mask walks in front of a Rafale fighter jet during its induction ceremony at an air force …

India bolsters dominance in over 20 strategic heights overlooking China at friction points near Pangong Lake
4 years, 5 months ago

India bolsters dominance in over 20 strategic heights overlooking China at friction points near Pangong Lake

India TV News  

Amid tension at the Line of Actual Control and when both sides are holding another round of talks, India further bolstered its dominance in over 20 mountain heights around the friction points near the Pangong lake, sources have said. They also said that the IAF is set to use the newly-inducted Rafale jets to carry out sorties in Ladakh as …

Indian Air Force to induct first woman pilot in Rafale squadron: Reports
4 years, 5 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, 6 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, 6 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 …

French Minister Says Rafale Jets Induction Gives India 'Edge Over Entire Region, Symbolises Bilateral Ties'
4 years, 6 months ago

French Minister Says Rafale Jets Induction Gives India 'Edge Over Entire Region, Symbolises Bilateral Ties'

News 18  

French Defence Minister Florence Parly on Thursday said India will have an edge over the entire region in defending its people with the induction of Rafale fighter jets, an event she described as a symbol of the relationship between the two countries. Speaking at the ceremony at Ambala airbase where five France-made aircraft were inducted into the Indian Air Force, …

Rafale fighter jets formally inducted in Indian Air Force at Ambala Air Base
4 years, 6 months ago

Rafale fighter jets formally inducted in Indian Air Force at Ambala Air Base

Op India  

On 10th September, the first batch of five Rafale jets was officially inducted in Indian Air Force at Ambala Air Base, Haryana. #WATCH Indian Air Force’s ‘Sarang Aerobatic Team’ performs at the Rafale induction ceremony in Ambala pic.twitter.com/KI4X3cHAl7 — ANI September 10, 2020 In his address on the occasion, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh said that Rafale induction is a big …

Story of Rafale, Its Importance for India and Weaponry Explained - All You Need to Know - News18
4 years, 6 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 …

With Sarva Dharma Puja, 5 Rafale jets get inducted into the IAF's 'Golden Arrows' squadron
4 years, 6 months ago

With Sarva Dharma Puja, 5 Rafale jets get inducted into the IAF's 'Golden Arrows' squadron

Op India  

The first batch of five Rafale fighter jets was formally inducted into the Indian Air Force at Ambala airbase on Thursday. #WATCH Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of the Armed Forces of France Florence Parly, witness the traditional ‘Sarva Dharma Puja’ at the Rafale induction ceremony, at Ambala airbase pic.twitter.com/0z74ECflJd — ANI September 10, 2020 Many special dignitaries including …

Rafale Induction Ceremony: First batch of fighter jets inducted to IAF's 'Golden Arrows' squadron at Ambala airbase
4 years, 6 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 …

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