India likely to issue global tender to acquire multirole fighter jets
1 week, 4 days ago

India likely to issue global tender to acquire multirole fighter jets

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As India prepares to issue a global tender to acquire new multirole fighter aircraft, Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal A.P. The IAF chief's statement comes when a high-level committee headed by defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, in its report to defence minister Rajnath Singh last week, is said to have accepted the need for getting 114 multirole fighter aircraft for the Indian Air Force to help it enhance its combat capabilities. India is now expected to issue a global tender to acquire multirole fighter jets, which will be inducted in 4 to 5 years to boost IAF fighting capability. The Air Chief Marshal had earlier said that the force will need to induct 35-40 fighter jets every year to cater to existing gaps in fighter fleet strength and also to replace aircraft that will be phased out in the next couple of years.

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Can India rely on America for F-35 fighter jets?
1 week, 1 day ago

Can India rely on America for F-35 fighter jets?

India Today  

The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, a fifth-generation stealth multirole fighter, has become a focal point of international debate. Concerns are mounting that the United States could potentially leverage its control over the aircraft's sophisticated systems to influence the defence capabilities of allied nations. The country's Defence Minister Nuno Melo highlighted the need to evaluate the geopolitical environment in defence …

How Indian Air Force aims to give its bold modernisation a flying start
2 weeks, 5 days ago

How Indian Air Force aims to give its bold modernisation a flying start

India Today  

New Delhi is abuzz with strategic manoeuvring as the Indian Air Force unveils a sweeping roadmap to fortify its combat capabilities even as the Donald Trump administration dangles the coveted F-35 stealth fighter as a tantalising offer. Given the growing threat perception and need for technological superiority, the IAF’s modernisation push is expected to shape India’s future air combat capabilities …

We need to add 35-40 fighter jets every year: IAF chief
3 weeks, 2 days ago

We need to add 35-40 fighter jets every year: IAF chief

The Hindu  

The Indian Air Force needs to add 35 to 40 fighter jets every year to fill the shortage in numbers, Air Chief Marshal A.P. HAL has promised to produce 24 Tejas Mark-1A jets next year, I am happy with that,” Air Chief Marshal Singh said while speaking at the Chanakya Dialogues conclave. To a question on the likely force structure …

Trump 2.0 and the new matrix of U.S.-India defence ties
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump 2.0 and the new matrix of U.S.-India defence ties

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s brief and official working visit on February 13, 2025 to the United States has, rightfully, got a lot of attention. Greater cooperation following a review is possible in undersea systems and fifth generation fighter aircraft as well as accelerated cooperation in space, air defence, and anti-tank missiles. One of the critical elements missing in the joint …

What is India’s dilemma over fighter jets? | Explained
1 month ago

What is India’s dilemma over fighter jets? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: The two foremost Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft of Russia and the U.S., the SU-57 and F-35, got a lot of attention at Aero India, which was held from February 10-14 in Bengaluru, with the former undoubtedly being the showstopper with its manoeuvres. Just as that wound up, U.S. President Donald Trump, addressing a press meet with …

Jet, set, go where? Will India pick F-35 or indigenous stealth fighter?
1 month ago

Jet, set, go where? Will India pick F-35 or indigenous stealth fighter?

India Today  

Ever since the US Air Force’s F-35 and Russia’s Su-57 landed at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru for the Aero India 2025 show, held from February 10 to 14, stealth fighters have been hotly debated in Indian defence circles. paving the way for F-35 stealth fighters,” Trump declared, leading to speculation about India’s entry into the elite stealth …

India’s F-35 acquisition plan from US may involve taking ‘Rafale route’ — Explained
1 month ago

India’s F-35 acquisition plan from US may involve taking ‘Rafale route’ — Explained

Live Mint  

F-35 Fighter Jet: India is currently in talks with the United States to acquire the fifth-generation Lockheed Martin F-35 and is likely to take the Rafale acquisition route to procure the jets from the US, the Economic Times reported. The Rafale deal was carried out by the Government of India as the nation signed a government-to-government deal with France in …

India may follow Rafale model to buy F-35 fighter planes in limited govt-to-govt deal: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

India may follow Rafale model to buy F-35 fighter planes in limited govt-to-govt deal: Report

Firstpost  

If India buys F-35 fighter planes from the United States, the deal is expected to be for limited numbers modelled on the Rafale deal with France, according to a report A flight deck crew signal to F-35 jet on USS George Washington during Freedom Edge trilateral exercise among United States, Japan and South Korea in the East China Sea, south …

India may follow Rafale model to buy F-35 fighter planes in limited govt-to-govt deal: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

India may follow Rafale model to buy F-35 fighter planes in limited govt-to-govt deal: Report

Firstpost  

If India buys F-35 fighter planes from the United States, the deal is expected to be for limited numbers modelled on the Rafale deal with France, according to a report A flight deck crew signal to F-35 jet on USS George Washington during Freedom Edge trilateral exercise among United States, Japan and South Korea in the East China Sea, south …

Will U.S.’s F-35 stealth fighter jets fit into IAF’s future plans?
1 month, 1 week ago

Will U.S.’s F-35 stealth fighter jets fit into IAF’s future plans?

The Hindu  

Early last week fifth generation fighter aircraft of both Russia and U.S. were at Aero India in Bengaluru, positioned at each end of the static display at the Yelahanka Air Force station. Just as the business days of the show came to an end, U.S. President Donald Trump, standing next to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was on a visit …

Trump offers F-35 jets to India: Is the deal worth it?
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump offers F-35 jets to India: Is the deal worth it?

Firstpost  

The best Indian strategy would be to expand its fleet of Rafales, which have proven reliability, while exploring F-35 options for long-term deterrence The F-35 is the best aircraft overall but exorbitant. Despite these issues, President Donald Trump is pushing F-35 jets to India, aiming to strengthen defence ties and counterbalance China’s regional muscle-flexing using the Pakistani handle while also …

Trump offers F-35 jets to India: Is the deal worth it?
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump offers F-35 jets to India: Is the deal worth it?

Firstpost  

The best Indian strategy would be to expand its fleet of Rafales, which have proven reliability, while exploring F-35 options for long-term deterrence The F-35 is the best aircraft overall but exorbitant. Despite these issues, President Donald Trump is pushing F-35 jets to India, aiming to strengthen defence ties and counterbalance China’s regional muscle-flexing using the Pakistani handle while also …

How Pakistan reacted to Donald Trump's F-35 fighter jets offer to India during PM Modi's US visit
1 month, 1 week ago

How Pakistan reacted to Donald Trump's F-35 fighter jets offer to India during PM Modi's US visit

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan has voiced its “concerns” after US President Donald Trump said his administration was working towards providing India with F-35 stealth fighter jets during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. During a weekly press briefing on Friday, a spokesperson for Pakistan’s ministry of foreign affairs said, “Pakistan is deeply concerned over the planned transfer of advanced military …

Watch | From trade, to global security, here are the key takeaways from Modi-Trump meet
1 month, 1 week ago

Watch | From trade, to global security, here are the key takeaways from Modi-Trump meet

The Hindu  

Watch | From trade, to global security, here are the key takeaways from Modi-Trump meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States has set the stage for a major boost in Indo-U.S. relations. Hosted by President Donald Trump, the two leaders engaged in high-stakes discussions on trade, defence, energy, and global security. In a significant move, President Trump …

India set to seek bids for 114 fighter jets in 2025 under MRFA program to boost IAF squadrons: Reports
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1 month, 1 week ago

India set to seek bids for 114 fighter jets in 2025 under MRFA program to boost IAF squadrons: Reports

Firstpost  

The Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft program, has drawn interest from major defence firms from the US, France, Sweden, and Russia among others Indian Air Force only has 31 squadrons against the sanctioned strength of 42 squadrons. India is expected to invite bids this year for 114 multi-role fighter jets, a step in line with the effort to bolster the country’s air …

How F-35 fighter jets could boost Indian Air Force's stealth capabilities
1 month, 1 week ago

How F-35 fighter jets could boost Indian Air Force's stealth capabilities

Hindustan Times  

US President Donald Trump has announced the sale of the F-35 fighter jets to India after his bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The US Air Force's F-35 fifth-generation fighter aircraft performs during Aero India 2025, a military aviation exhibition at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru on February 13, 2025. The F-35s recently took part in the …

US will sell F-35 fighter jets to India, says Trump: Why this is a game-changer for New Delhi
1 month, 1 week ago

US will sell F-35 fighter jets to India, says Trump: Why this is a game-changer for New Delhi

Firstpost  

At a joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump announced the sale of F-35 stealth fighter jets to India. Following their sit-down, the Indian PM and the US president addressed a joint press conference during which Donald Trump announced that America would provide its F-35 stealth fighter jets to India. Last November, the world’s richest …

Modi-Trump meet: President offers top-end F-35 jets to India; What are these, what can they do? How much they cost?
1 month, 1 week ago

Modi-Trump meet: President offers top-end F-35 jets to India; What are these, what can they do? How much they cost?

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States will sell F-35 fighter jets to India, which would join the elite club of countries with the state-of-the-art stealth planes. We're also paving the way to ultimately provide India with the F-35 stealth fighters," Trump told a joint news conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The F-35 Lightning II, …

U.S. pushes for more defence deals, offers F-35 fighter jet
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1 month, 1 week ago

U.S. pushes for more defence deals, offers F-35 fighter jet

The Hindu  

The U.S. will be increasing military sales to India “by many billions of dollars” starting this year, President Donald Trump said on Thursday at the joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while also offering America’s most advanced military platform, the F-35 fifth generation fighter jet, to India. PM Narendra Modi U.S. visit LIVE In a significant move that …

India to receive billions in US weapons, including F-35 stealth jets: Trump
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

India to receive billions in US weapons, including F-35 stealth jets: Trump

Al Jazeera  

India’s Prime Minister Modi and US President Trump agreed on a security agenda that will also address ‘terrorism’. Indian prime minister Narendra Modi to hold talks with US president Donald Trump in the white house United States President Donald Trump plans to dramatically ramp up weapons sales to India this year, including supersonic F-35 fighter jets, following a meeting with …

Pakistan rattled by Trump's offer of F-35 stealth fighters to India, says 'will disrupt regional peace'
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistan rattled by Trump's offer of F-35 stealth fighters to India, says 'will disrupt regional peace'

India TV News  

Pakistan reacts on F-35 fighter jets offer to India: After US President Donald Trump announced that the US will look to provide India with the F-35 stealth fighter jets, Pakistan's first reactions on the potential deal have come. Pakistan on Friday expressed concerns as it implied that if India gets the F-35, the fifth-generation stealth fighter from the US, it …

Trump says US to boost military sales to India, plans F-35 jet deal
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump says US to boost military sales to India, plans F-35 jet deal

India Today  

The United States will increase military sales to India starting in 2025 and will eventually provide F-35 fighter jets, US President Donald Trump said on Thursday. Trump did not provide a timeline, but foreign military sales, especially for cutting-edge technology like the stealthy F-35 jet, typically take years to work through. Lockheed Martin, opens new tab, which makes the F-35 …

Trump's offer of F-35 to India: A game-changer for air superiority?
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump's offer of F-35 to India: A game-changer for air superiority?

India Today  

The United Sates, during the recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and American President Donald Trump, made a landmark offer to supply India with the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet. If India accepts this offer, it would become the first non-NATO and non-Pacific US ally to incorporate the F-35 into its arsenal, a move that could significantly reshape its …

F-35 fighter jets, 26/11 extradition, Mission 500: Check major announcements during PM Modi-Trump meeting
1 month, 1 week ago

F-35 fighter jets, 26/11 extradition, Mission 500: Check major announcements during PM Modi-Trump meeting

India TV News  

Washington: During his historic visit to the US, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington on Thursday to discuss strengthening the India-US bilateral partnership across various sectors. Here are the key announcements from PM Modi-Trump meeting: Defence During the talks, it was discussed that a new ten-year framework for US-India Major …

F-35 jets to undersea systems: Key details of India-US defense pact unveiled after Modi-Trump meet
1 month, 1 week ago

F-35 jets to undersea systems: Key details of India-US defense pact unveiled after Modi-Trump meet

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In a bid to reshape their partnerships, the US and India are set to sign a ten-year defense framework this year, marking a significant leap in their Major Defense Partnership after the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Trump. The US-India COMPACT aims to drive transformative change across key areas of cooperation, including defence, investment and trade, …

Modi, Trump set for bonhomie, and hard defence bargaining
1 month, 1 week ago

Modi, Trump set for bonhomie, and hard defence bargaining

India Today  

After sealing key strategic discussions in Paris, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set for a high-profile meeting with US president Donald Trump on February 13 in Washington, D.C. Addressing the defence ministers’ conclave, themed ‘Building Resilience Through International Defence and Global Engagement’, at the Aero India 2025 show in Bengaluru, defence minister Rajnath Singh urged the global community to join …

Russia’s Su-57, US’ F-35 Jostle For Space In Indian Skies At Aero India
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Russia’s Su-57, US’ F-35 Jostle For Space In Indian Skies At Aero India

ABP News  

Aero India 2025: Indian skies will witness a geopolitical tussle of sorts, with the latest and most upgraded stealth fighter jets from the United States as well as Russia set to jostle for space during the Aero India 2025 taking place in Yelahanka, Bengaluru, from February 10-14. This is the first time that Moscow has sent its fifth-generation stealth fighter …

Aero India 2025: Russian, U.S. fifth generation fighter jets to participate in the event happening next month
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Aero India 2025: Russian, U.S. fifth generation fighter jets to participate in the event happening next month

The Hindu  

Fifth generation fighter jets of Russia and the U.S. are set to enthral the crowds at the Yelahanka Air Force station, Bengaluru, during Aero India next month. Their combined presence in Indian air space comes amid a deep crisis in the Indian Air Force with major delays in fighter inductions and the induction of the under development indigenous fifth generation …

The race for fighters: the IAF’s dilemma
2 months, 3 weeks ago

The race for fighters: the IAF’s dilemma

The Hindu  

In the last two weeks, taking the world by surprise, China unveiled a series of high technology platforms establishing its technological supremacy. These include two stealth fighter jets, the launch of an amphibious naval ship, a new “comprehensive” scientific research ship for global deep-sea exploration, a supersonic civil jet prototype and a new bullet train dubbed the world’s fastest. The …

Combat helicopters, jets & artillery guns in India’s ₹2.23L crore defence push
1 year, 3 months ago

Combat helicopters, jets & artillery guns in India’s ₹2.23L crore defence push

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: In a significant boost to the country’s self-reliance drive and the military’s combat readiness, India on Thursday gave its go-ahead to major projects worth Rs.2.23 lakh crore, including the purchase of more light combat aircraft, light combat helicopters, artillery guns and anti-ship missiles, and the upgrade of Sukhoi-30 fighters. The approval for additional LCA Mk-1As comes almost three …

US Congress approves landmark India-US defence deal for GE engines
1 year, 6 months ago

US Congress approves landmark India-US defence deal for GE engines

Op India  

Months after United States’s defence giant GE Aeronautics signed a Memorandum of Understanding with India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, the US Congress has given clearance to the deal for manufacturing F414 jet engines in India for HAL’s Light Combat Aircraft Tejas Mark 2. The US Congress has now given the Biden-led government approval to pursue the GE jet engine deal with …

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 …

India’s fighter jet conundrum
1 year, 11 months ago

India’s fighter jet conundrum

The Hindu  

Against the sanctioned strength of 42 fighter squadrons, we are today at 31 squadrons which won’t go up in the next decade, but on the contrary can go further down by 2029, an Indian Air Force representative informed the Parliamentary standing committee on defence as per a report tabled in Parliament last month. Speaking at an event in October 2022, …

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. …

Indo-US air power connect: Why there is a pitch for an American fighter
2 years, 1 month ago

Indo-US air power connect: Why there is a pitch for an American fighter

Firstpost  

The U.S. defence sales in the last over a decade have mostly been in the military aviation sector. US military aircraft in India IAF first ordered the Lockheed C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft in early 2008 for special operations under the US government’s Foreign Military Sales program. Boeing also has a huge presence in military aircraft with Indian Air Force’s C-17, …

IAF’s acquisition of 114 fighter jets to be part of a major procurement plan
2 years, 1 month ago

IAF’s acquisition of 114 fighter jets to be part of a major procurement plan

The Hindu  

The delayed process for the procurement of 114 multi-role fighter jets is set to take off soon and along with three different indigenous fighter development programmes, will result in a mega 500-fighter aircraft acquisition process for the armed forces. On this, Air Marshal Tiwari said reaching 42 squadrons will take time and the immediate effort is to arrest the drawdown …

Aero India 2023: Amid Russia War, LAC Tension, US Hints at Growing Ties with India, Surprises with F-35
2 years, 1 month ago

Aero India 2023: Amid Russia War, LAC Tension, US Hints at Growing Ties with India, Surprises with F-35

News 18  

Amid the Ukraine-Russia war, India facing clashes with China at LAC, and tensions with Pakistan, the US seems to be growing ties with India as it lands with the biggest delegation and newest fifth-generation F-35 fighters at the Aero India 2023 show in Bengaluru. According to its, “Russia was the largest supplier of major arms to India in both 2012–16 …

US 5th generation fighter jet F-35 steals show at Aero India 2023
2 years, 1 month ago

US 5th generation fighter jet F-35 steals show at Aero India 2023

Firstpost  

Bengaluru: The US Air Force stole the thunder on the opening day of Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru as it showcased the two latest versions of the fifth-generation supersonic multirole F-35A fighter aircraft. The US Air Force’s two newest fifth-generation supersonic multirole F-35A aircraft made a historic debut at Aero India here on Monday, drawing strong interest and adding lustre …

India’s military, civil ambitions to dominate Aero India show
2 years, 1 month ago

India’s military, civil ambitions to dominate Aero India show

Live Mint  

India is scouting for billions of dollars worth of military planes, completing jetliner deals to meet civilian demand and pressing global aircraft manufacturers to produce more locally at a major air show this week. As the country prepares to host the Aero India show in Bengaluru from Monday, its airlines are expanding, with Air India expected to announce a potentially …

India’s fifth-generation combat aircraft programme has to succeed if it wants be part of the big league
2 years, 4 months ago

India’s fifth-generation combat aircraft programme has to succeed if it wants be part of the big league

Firstpost  

A ‘whole of nation’ vision and approach will be required. The other fifth-generation fighters under development include India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, Russia’s Sukhoi Su-75 “Checkmate”, South Korea’s KAI KF-21 “Boramae”, and Turkey’s TAI TF-X. Chengdu J 20 The Chengdu J-20 “Mighty Dragon” is a twinjet all-weather stealth fighter aircraft designed as an air superiority fighter with precision strike capability. …

IAF to build 96 fighter jets in India under the 'Buy Global and Make in India' scheme
2 years, 9 months ago

IAF to build 96 fighter jets in India under the 'Buy Global and Make in India' scheme

India TV News  

IAF to build 96 fighter jets in India under the 'Buy Global and Make in India' scheme The initial 18 aircraft will be imported while the next 36 aircraft would be manufactured within the country. Highlights IAF plans to acquire 114 fighter jets under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat scheme The payment for the last 60 aircrafts will be made only in …

After India's Rafale purchase, Pakistan buys 25 fighter jets from China
3 years, 2 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, …

Cabinet approves purchase of 56 C-295MW military transport aircraft
3 years, 6 months ago

Cabinet approves purchase of 56 C-295MW military transport aircraft

Op India  

The Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday approved the purchase of 56 C-295MW military transport aircraft from Airbus Defence and Space in Spain for the Indian Air Force. The lack of a rear ramp door in the Avro aircraft means that it can’t be used to transport military equipment for logistical support, and has largely been used for troop and …

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 …

Indian Air Force will focus on ₹1.3 lakh crore deal for 114 fighter jets
4 years, 1 month ago

Indian Air Force will focus on ₹1.3 lakh crore deal for 114 fighter jets

Live Mint  

With the deal for 83 LCA Tejas Mark 1A aircraft set to be signed during upcoming Aero India, the Indian Air Force is now looking to focus on the multirole fighter aircraft project under which it is planning to acquire 114 combat aircraft expected to cost over ₹1.3 lakh crore. The Air Force had been undertaking one fighter aircraft project …

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 …

First batch of 5 Rafale fighter jets formally inducted into IAF
4 years, 6 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 …

Rafale jets | The ‘game-changer’ fighters
4 years, 7 months ago

Rafale jets | The ‘game-changer’ fighters

The Hindu  

The Indian Air Force has much to cheer with the arrival of five Rafale omni-role fighter jets in terms of the technology and capability accretion that it brings. According to its manufacturer Dassault Aviation, Rafale is an omni-role fighter capable of the entire spectrum of roles — air superiority and air defence, close air support, in-depth strikes, reconnaissance, anti-ship strikes …

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