Rafale jets | The ‘game-changer’ fighters
4 years, 4 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 and nuclear deterrence. The €7.87 billion inter-governmental agreement, signed in September 2016 between India and France for 36 Rafale jets in fly away condition, also includes 13 India-Specific Enhancements, the non-recurring design and development cost of which is ₹9,855 crore. Rafale was selected in 2012 but negotiations got stuck due to differences and the tender was eventually withdrawn after the emergency purchase announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in April 2015, citing “critical operational necessity” of the IAF.

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

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

India Today  

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

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

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

Firstpost  

India is in the process of buying 26 Rafale Marine jets from France along with three Scorpene-class submarines India is in the process of buying 26 Rafale Marine aircraft. India will buy 26 Rafale Marine warplanes and the deal is expected to be signed next year, said Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Monday. At the annual Navy Day …

Ahead of NSA visit, France submits final price offer for 26 Rafale Marine jet deal
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ahead of NSA visit, France submits final price offer for 26 Rafale Marine jet deal

The Hindu  

France has submitted the final price offer to India for the 26 Rafale Marine Jet deal just ahead of the scheduled visit of Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to the country. Defence sources told ANI that the best and final price offer has been submitted to the Indian authorities by the French side for the project and a significant …

Serbia announces $3 billion deal to buy 12 French warplanes, in a shift away from Russia
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Serbia announces $3 billion deal to buy 12 French warplanes, in a shift away from Russia

The Hindu  

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Thursday announced a $3 billion deal to buy 12 French warplanes, in a move that shifts his country away from its dependence on Russian arms. It’s a true demonstration of European spirit.’‘ An official in Mr. Macron’s office, who was not authorised to be identified according to French presidential policy, said the warplane deal was …

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

Indian, French governments negotiating 26 Rafale marine jet deal

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India and France are carrying out negotiations for the price and other related issues for the all-important 26 Rafale Marine fighter aircraft deal for the Indian Navy. "The French delegation is in New Delhi, including officials from their Directorate General of Armament which is looking after the sale of the Rafale jets to India," defence sources told ANI. …

India receives price bids for 26 Rafale-M jets, 3 Scorpene submarines
1 year ago

India receives price bids for 26 Rafale-M jets, 3 Scorpene submarines

The Hindu  

December 21, 2023 09:41 pm | Updated 09:41 pm IST - NEW DELHI India has received price bids from France for the purchase of 26 Rafale-M carrier-based fighters as well as three additional Scorpene-class conventional submarines. While the Rafale-M is being processed through an Inter-governmental agreement, the submarine deal is a follow-on to the earlier contract with Naval Group, under …

Yearender 2023: From Rafale Marine jets to anti-tank NLOS missiles, India's top defence achievements this year
1 year ago

Yearender 2023: From Rafale Marine jets to anti-tank NLOS missiles, India's top defence achievements this year

India TV News  

Yearender 2023: A lot has happened in India's defence arena over the last 12 months, as the Ministry of Defence has taken several key steps to bolster the Armed Forces. Navy's indigenous guided missile destroyer 'Imphal' The Indian Navy's latest indigenous guided missile destroyer, Imphal, scored a "Bulls Eye" in its maiden BrahMos missile firing at sea. In an attempt …

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

Two mega proposals for aircraft carrier, LCA-MK1A jets lined up for DAC approval
1 year, 2 months ago

Two mega proposals for aircraft carrier, LCA-MK1A jets lined up for DAC approval

The Hindu  

: The Defence Acquisition Council chaired by the Defence Minister has two mega proposals lined up from the Navy and the Air Force, estimated to cumulatively cost over ₹1 lakh crore, as it is expected to meet at the end of this month. The Navy’s proposal for a repeat order of a Vikrant-like aircraft carrier, estimated to cost approximately ₹40,000 …

Indian Air Force to procure another 97 Tejas Mark-1A jets
1 year, 2 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 …

Air Force to phase out ageing MiG-21, 23 fleet; to buy 100 more Tejas jets
1 year, 3 months ago

Air Force to phase out ageing MiG-21, 23 fleet; to buy 100 more Tejas jets

India Today  

With the objective of replacing its ageing fleet of MiG series fighters, the Air Force is set to place orders for around 100 additional Light Combat Aircraft Tejas Mark-1A fighter jets from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. So, apart from the 83 LCA Mark 1A that we have already contracted for, we are moving a case for around 100 more aircraft," Air …

Indian Air Force orders 100 more LCA Mark1A jets, to replace MiG-21s
1 year, 3 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 deploys MiG-29 fighter jets in Srinagar to enhance border security
1 year, 4 months ago

India deploys MiG-29 fighter jets in Srinagar to enhance border security

Live Mint  

India on 12 August has deployed MiG-29 fighter aircraft in Srinagar replacing the MiG-21 fighter jets at the base to tackle threats from both the Pakistani and Chinese front, news agency ANI has stated The Tridents squadron, also known as the ‘Defender of the North’ has replaced the MiG-21 squadron at the Srinagar air base which has traditionally been responsible …

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

India, France to jointly develop new generation military equipment

Firstpost  

India and France on Friday announced a raft of “ground-breaking” defence cooperation projects, including the joint development of jet and helicopter engines and the construction of three Scorpene submarines for the Indian Navy. As part of a long-term roadmap drafted during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Paris, India and France have agreed to develop new generation military equipment French, …

India selects naval version of Rafale: Dassault Aviation
1 year, 5 months ago

India selects naval version of Rafale: Dassault Aviation

The Hindu  

The Indian government announced the selection of the naval variant of Rafale jets to equip the Indian Navy with the latest-generation fighter, Dassault Aviation, French aerospace major and maker of the aircraft, said on July 15. "The Indian government announced the selection of the Navy Rafale to equip the Indian Navy with a latest-generation fighter," Dassault Aviation said in a …

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

Agreement reached for using India’s UPI in France: PM Modi

The Hindu  

July 13, 2023 21:01 “Procurement will help maintain operational readiness” Four of the 26 Rafale-M jets, the naval variant of the deck-based platform will be trainer aircraft, sources in the defence establishment said. Under Indian Navy’s Project 75, six Scorpene submarines have already been constructed in India by Mazagon Dock Limited in cooperation with the Naval Group of France. “The …

With PM Modi in France, India approves plan to buy 26 Rafale-M jets from France
1 year, 5 months ago

With PM Modi in France, India approves plan to buy 26 Rafale-M jets from France

The Hindu  

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his France visit, the Defence Acquisition Council chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has accorded approval for the procurement of 26 Rafale-M fighters to operate off the aircraft carriers and three additional Scorpene-class diesel-electric submarines from France. “The DAC granted Acceptance of Necessity for procurement of 26 Rafale Marine aircraft along with associated ancillary …

Why India chose Rafale-M over F/A-18 Super Hornet
1 year, 5 months ago

Why India chose Rafale-M over F/A-18 Super Hornet

India Today  

A deal for 26 naval Rafales is reportedly going to be signed between India and France during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Paris. Obviously, a MiG on Sukhoi — a Russian-on-Russian engagement — has a 50-50 chance of success, but a vastly superior Western platform armed with longer-range missiles like the Meteor as well as the ability to …

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 …

How Indian Navy's fighter jet deal enters crucial stage with Modi's upcoming US, France visits
1 year, 6 months ago

How Indian Navy's fighter jet deal enters crucial stage with Modi's upcoming US, France visits

India Today  

India's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant is undergoing air certification and flight integration trials with rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft to attain combat readiness at the earliest. However, India's biggest warship is waiting for the 26 new deck-based fighter jets that the navy is purchasing as an interim measure while in wait for the homegrown twin-engine deck-based fighter. While most …

India’s fighter jet conundrum
1 year, 8 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
1 year, 9 months ago

Rafale M Or F-18 Navy With Both Ball Now In Govt Court Navy Chief Hari Kumar

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Indian Navy is waiting for the government to take the final decision and choose either Dassault Aviation’s Rafale M or Boeing’s F/A-18 Super Hornet for India’s new aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R. Hari Kumar told ABP Live. Now there will be commonality for spare parts and support etc.,” the Navy Chief added. …

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

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

Firstpost  

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

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

After IAF, now Indian Navy to get Rafale fighter jets

Firstpost  

The Indian Navy has rejected the American jet F/A-18 Super Hornet and opted for the deal with Rafale. The deal for the Rafale M is being termed as a milestone in the relations between India and France Paris: After the Indian Air Force the Indian Navy is also in line to get Rafale fighter aircraft from France. Earlier, the Indian …

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 …

India flight tests Rafale-Marine for INS Vikrant
2 years, 10 months ago

India flight tests Rafale-Marine for INS Vikrant

The Hindu  

The marine version of the French-made Rafale fighter jet has been successfully flight-tested at a shore-based facility in Goa where conditions similar to that on the indigenously-developed aircraft carrier INS Vikrant were simulated, a top diplomat said. The Rafale-M jet was tested for 12 days last month at Goa’s INS Hansa facility using a 283 metre mock ski-jump facility, Mr. …

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

Navy to test Rafale-M jet for INS Vikrant

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

India TV News  

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

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

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

Live Mint  

Visiting French defence minister Florence Parly on Friday said France was willing to provide more Rafale fighter jets to India, and the use of the same aircraft by the two strategic partners was a reflection of the “strength” in their ties. “I am very happy that the Indian Air Force is satisfied with its Rafale and we are very proud …

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

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

The Hindu  

France is ready to answer any additional needs or requests that could be made by India for additional Rafale fighter jets, including for its indigenous aircraft carrier, French Minister for armed forces Florence Parly said on Friday. France and India share the same views on something which is key, on the international maritime law.” Access to global commons Ms. Parly …

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

IAF operationalises second Rafale squadron at Hasimara

The Hindu  

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

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

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

India TV News  

In a boost to the Indian Air Force, induction of the second squadron of Rafale fighter aircraft was done at the Hashimara air base in West Bengal. India has so far received 26 Rafale aircraft out of the 36 it has ordered from Dassault Aviation, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said Wednesday. The first batch of five Rafale …

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

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

Live Mint  

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

India has received 26 Rafale aircraft till date: Govt
3 years, 4 months ago

India has received 26 Rafale aircraft till date: Govt

The Hindu  

India has so far received 26 Rafale aircraft out of the 36 it has ordered from Dassault Aviation, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said Wednesday. The multi-role Rafale jets, built by French aerospace major Dassault Aviation, are known for air superiority and precision strikes. The first batch of five Rafale jets arrived in India on July 29, 2020, …

Three more Rafale jets arrive in India from France
3 years, 5 months ago

Three more Rafale jets arrive in India from France

India Today  

In a major boost for the Indian Air Force, three more Rafale fighter jets arrived in India after flying non-stop from France on Wednesday. "Three Rafale aircraft arrived in India a short while ago, after a direct ferry from Istres Air Base, France. — Indian Air Force July 21, 2021 The new batch of the aircraft will be part of …

IAF likely to operationalise second squadron of Rafale aircraft by July-end
3 years, 5 months ago

IAF likely to operationalise second squadron of Rafale aircraft by July-end

Live Mint  

The Indian Air Force is likely to operationalise its second squadron of the Rafale combat aircraft by the end of July and it will be based in Hasimara air base in West Bengal, officials said on Tuesday. The first batch of five Rafale jets arrived in India on July 29, 2020, nearly four years after India signed an inter-governmental agreement …

Dassault Rafale deal: France's PNF appoints judge to probe 'corruption' in sale of 36 fighter jets to India
3 years, 5 months ago

Dassault Rafale deal: France's PNF appoints judge to probe 'corruption' in sale of 36 fighter jets to India

Firstpost  

The PNF had intially refused to investigate the sale of Dassault’s Rafale jets, prompting French investigative website Mediapart to accuse it and the French Anti-corruption Agency of “burying” suspicions surrounding the September 2016 deal Paris: A French judge has been tasked with investigating a controversial 2016 multi-billion-dollar sale of Rafale fighter jets to India on “corruption” suspicions, the national financial …

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 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 …

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 …

Indian Air Force will focus on ₹1.3 lakh crore deal for 114 fighter jets
3 years, 10 months 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 …

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