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 Indian currency Aircraft manufacturers like Boeing, Saab, MiG, Dassault Aviation others are expected to participate The Indian Air Force has been planning to acquire 114 fighter jets out of which 96 will be built in India in a bid to push the Aatmanirbhar Bharat scheme. Indian companies would be allowed to partner with a foreign vendor in order to acquire 114 Multirole Fighter Aircraft under the 'Buy Global and Make in India' scheme. "Recently, the Indian Air Force held meetings with the foreign vendors and asked them about the way they would carry out the Make in India project," government sources told news agency ANI.

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India likely to issue global tender to acquire multirole fighter jets
2 weeks, 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 …

How Indian Air Force aims to give its bold modernisation a flying start
3 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
1 month 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 …

India needs 35-40 fighter jets annually to replace aging fleet: Air Force Chief
1 month ago

India needs 35-40 fighter jets annually to replace aging fleet: Air Force Chief

India Today  

The Indian Air Force requires the production of at least 35 to 40 fighter jets per year to replace its aging fleet, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said on Friday. Speaking at the Chanakya Dialogues conclave on "Bharat 2047: Atmanirbhar In War", Singh also stressed the urgency of ramping up domestic aircraft manufacturing to maintain operational readiness. "This target is …

What is India’s dilemma over fighter jets? | Explained
1 month, 1 week 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 …

India’s F-35 acquisition plan from US may involve taking ‘Rafale route’ — Explained
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

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, 2 weeks 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 …

U.S. pushes for more defence deals, offers F-35 fighter jet
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1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Russia’s Su-57, US’ F-35 Jostle For Space In Indian Skies At Aero India
1 month, 3 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 …

Guardians of sky: Accelerating Indian Air Force modernisation to meet future challenges
2 months ago

Guardians of sky: Accelerating Indian Air Force modernisation to meet future challenges

Firstpost  

Both Chinese and Pakistani air forces are rapidly modernising, and the technological evolution in the neighbourhood should not create large capability and capacity disparities for the Indian Air Force Every major conflict since World War I has strengthened the primacy of air power, which transitioned into aerospace power after Gulf War I. While a lot has been done over the …

Nitin Pai: India’s Air Force can’t afford to fall short of combat aircraft
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Nitin Pai: India’s Air Force can’t afford to fall short of combat aircraft

Live Mint  

The Indian Air Force is not only short of an adequate number of aircraft to protect our skies, but will see its capabilities weaken over time, unless corrective action is taken immediately. In an age that may see wars fought in the air and space, India ignores the IAF’s problems at great peril. Although a further 180 have been ordered, …

The race for fighters: the IAF’s dilemma
2 months, 4 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 …

Pakistan ramping up its air power demands India to fast track aircraft induction
3 months ago

Pakistan ramping up its air power demands India to fast track aircraft induction

Firstpost  

Pakistan plans to acquire 40 J-35 stealth fighters from China, marking the first export of Beijing’s fifth-generation jets to a foreign ally. It will look at the shortage of fighter jets, weapons, and other equipment and suggest solutions, including accelerating indigenous production and selectively inviting foreign collaborations, amid growing security challenges from China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Meanwhile, Pakistan plans to …

Defence Ministry forms committee to address shortages in Air Force
3 months, 1 week ago

Defence Ministry forms committee to address shortages in Air Force

India Today  

The Defence Ministry has set up a committee to address the capability development of the Indian Air Force amid critical shortage of fighter jets, weapons, and equipment, government officials told India Today. Chaired by the Defence Secretary, the committee includes senior ministry officials, Defence Research and Development Organisation chairman Dr Samir V Kamat, and IAF representatives. The IAF’s long-pending proposal …

India to Now Develop Its Own Fifth-Generation Stealth Fighter; What are IAF Plans? Everything You Need to Know
1 year ago

India to Now Develop Its Own Fifth-Generation Stealth Fighter; What are IAF Plans? Everything You Need to Know

News 18  

India will now be able to make its own fifth-generation stealth fighter, the advanced medium combat aircraft at supersonic cruise speed, at the estimated cost of Rs 15,000 crore. The approval happened more than two years after Defence Research and Development Organisation and Aeronautical Development Agency initiated the process to obtain the CCS approval for Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft design …

Cabinet panel clears new indigenous stealth fighter project in defence push
1 year ago

Cabinet panel clears new indigenous stealth fighter project in defence push

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi The Cabinet Committee on Security has approved a highly anticipated project for the design and prototype development of an indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter, or the advanced medium combat aircraft, at a cost of around ₹15,000 crore, officials aware of the matter said on Thursday. The Indian Air Force’s modernisation map envisages the deployment of around 120 stealth fighters …

Combat helicopters, jets & artillery guns in India’s ₹2.23L crore defence push
1 year, 4 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 …

Indian Air Force 91st anniversary: 'Atamnirbharta' in aerospace critical to nation's strategic autonomy
1 year, 5 months ago

Indian Air Force 91st anniversary: 'Atamnirbharta' in aerospace critical to nation's strategic autonomy

Firstpost  

It is best to take a collaborative approach and use economic muscle and high military system requirements to seek the transfer of technology Indian Air Force kicked off the 91st anniversary deliberations with a massive event showcasing hard combat power and its massive soft power at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. India’s huge aerospace requirements Indian Armed Forces require many fighter aircraft, …

Indian Air Force to procure another 97 Tejas Mark-1A jets
1 year, 5 months ago

Indian Air Force to procure another 97 Tejas Mark-1A jets

Firstpost  

In February 2021, the defence ministry sealed a Rs 48,000-crore deal with state-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd for procurement of 83 Tejas MK-1A jets for the IAF. With the additional 97 Tejas Mark-1A jets, the total number of indigenously-developed aircraft of the IAF will be 180 The Indian Air Force is in the process of finalising a Rs 1.15 …

IAF banking on indigenous fighter aircraft to prevent numbers going below current level
1 year, 7 months ago

IAF banking on indigenous fighter aircraft to prevent numbers going below current level

The Hindu  

The Indian Air Force, which has put its weight behind the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft project, is hoping for expedited deliveries and gearing up to place additional orders. By 2030, the IAF would have 32 or 33 fighter squadrons and would have 35 or 36 fighter squadrons by 2040 if the indigenous fighters meet the induction timeline, a Defence official …

Indian Air Force orders 100 more LCA Mark1A jets, to replace MiG-21s
1 year, 7 months ago

Indian Air Force orders 100 more LCA Mark1A jets, to replace MiG-21s

Firstpost  

The order would mean that the LCA Tejas fighters would renter the Indian Air Force in very large numbers. The IAF will have 40 LCA, over 180 LCA Mark-1A and at least 120 LCA Mark-2 planes in the next 15 years A day after India achieved major success in the space sector with Chandrayaan-3, the indigenous aerospace sector is all …

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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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 …

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, …

Air India’s order for 470 jets at list price of $70 billion
2 years, 1 month ago

Air India’s order for 470 jets at list price of $70 billion

Live Mint  

Air India's CEO Campbell Wilson on Monday said that Air India's order for a record 470 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing will be at a list price of $70 billion.The airline plans to fund the deal with internal cash flow, equity and sale and leaseback, Wilson added. On February 14, Air India announced placing an order for 470 planes, including …

Aero India: Asia’s biggest military air show fills the skies above Indian city – buts fails to deliver much-needed deals
2 years, 1 month ago

Aero India: Asia’s biggest military air show fills the skies above Indian city – buts fails to deliver much-needed deals

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery A US Air Force’s fifth-generation …

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 …

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 …

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 …

CCS Approval for 5th Gen Fighter Aircraft Any Day Now; IAF Likely to Have 7 AMCA Squadrons Initially
2 years, 5 months ago

CCS Approval for 5th Gen Fighter Aircraft Any Day Now; IAF Likely to Have 7 AMCA Squadrons Initially

News 18  

The Cabinet Committee on Security approval for the indigenous Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft — the fifth-generation twin engine fighter aircraft being developed for the Indian Air Force — is expected any day, News18 has learnt. “The aircraft will roll out of the hangar within three-and-a-half years of the approval and within a year after that, it will have its first …

Tata to manufacture Airbus transport aircraft for IAF in Gujarat
2 years, 5 months ago

Tata to manufacture Airbus transport aircraft for IAF in Gujarat

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: In a big boost to the Make in India programme, the Tata-Airbus consortium said on Thursday that it would manufacture the C-295MW transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force in Vadodara, Gujarat. Last year, the defence ministry had signed a deal worth around Rs 22,000 crore with Airbus Defence and Space, Spain, to procure 56 C-295MW aircraft to …

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | IAF’s big challenge: Building world-class fighters in India
2 years, 5 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 ; …

Air India plans to add over 200 new planes to its fleet, 70% to be narrow-bodied aircraft
2 years, 9 months ago

Air India plans to add over 200 new planes to its fleet, 70% to be narrow-bodied aircraft

India Today  

Tata Group-owned Air India is considering buying more than 200 new planes with 70 per cent of them being narrow-bodied aircraft, aviation industry sources said on Sunday. While Air India has zeroed in on Airbus's A350 wide-bodied aircraft for the procurement, the talks with Airbus and Boeing for narrow-bodied aircraft is still on, they said. Air India has not bought …

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

New Airbus transport aircraft to replace IAF's Avro planes
3 years, 6 months ago

New Airbus transport aircraft to replace IAF's Avro planes

The Hindu  

In a major decision, the Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday approved the procurement of 56 C-295 medium transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force to replace its ageing Avro planes which were first inducted around 60 years ago. "Today, Cabinet Committee on Security approved the procurement of 56 C-295MW transport aircraft from M/s Airbus Defence and Space SA, Spain …

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 …

IAF Gets Cabinet Nod To Procure 56 C-295 MW Transport Aircraft, 40 To Be Made In India
3 years, 6 months ago

IAF Gets Cabinet Nod To Procure 56 C-295 MW Transport Aircraft, 40 To Be Made In India

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday approved the procurement of 56 C-295MW transport aircraft from Spain-based M/s Airbus Defence and Space S.A. for the Indian Air Force. READ: Cabinet Approves Increased MSP For Rabi Crops & 'Highest Ever Price' For Sugarcane Farmers “This is the first project of its kind in which a military aircraft will be …

Cabinet approves procurement of 56 transport aircraft, 40 to be manufactured in India
3 years, 6 months ago

Cabinet approves procurement of 56 transport aircraft, 40 to be manufactured in India

India Today  

The Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday approved the procurement of 56 C-295MW transport aircraft from Spain's Airbus Defence and Space for the Indian Air Force. “Sixteen aircraft will be delivered in flyaway condition from Spain within 48 months of signing of the contract and forty aircraft will be manufactured in India by TATA Consortium within ten years of signing …

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

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