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 that despite covid-19, the 36 aircraft will be delivered on time according to the contract, it is an achievement,” Parly said at an event organized by New Delhi- based think tank Ananta Centre, ahead of her official meetings with Indian leaders. France is expecting a follow- on order for Rafale from India, said two people in the know. The jets are India’s first major acquisition of fighter aircraft after Sukhois were imported from Russia in 1997, they said seeking anonymity.

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India to buy 26 Rafale Marine jets, deal may be signed next year, says Navy chief
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3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

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, France to strengthen defence ties
10 months, 4 weeks ago

India, France to strengthen defence ties

Live Mint  

India and France finalized their defence industrial roadmap and a slew of other strategically important agreements on Friday during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to New Delhi. The new roadmap is expected to help the Indian and French defence sectors to partner in projects requiring joint designing and production, said foreign secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra at a press conference here. …

US Congress approves landmark India-US defence deal for GE engines
1 year, 3 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 …

Safran To Design Jet Engines Per India’s Need As ‘Bespoke Suits’, Says French Envoy Lenain
1 year, 5 months ago

Safran To Design Jet Engines Per India’s Need As ‘Bespoke Suits’, Says French Envoy Lenain

ABP News  

French aerospace major Safran will co-design critical jet engine technology, instead of focussing only on the transfer of existing technology, for India’s next generation of equipment as per its needs, according to Emmanuel Lenain, Ambassador of France to India. It’s like bespoke suits.” The Ambassador added, “Moreover, through this process of co-development, India’s engineers would learn to master this technology, …

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, …

Dassault Aviation: India selects Navy Rafale
1 year, 5 months ago

Dassault Aviation: India selects Navy Rafale

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi finished his two-day France tour, Dassault Aviation has informed that the Indian government announced the selection of the Navy Rafale to equip the Indian Navy with a latest-generation fighter. On Saturday, Dassault Aviation Chairman and CEO Eric Trappier said, "As we celebrate the 70th anniversary of our partnership with the Indian Forces, I would …

India-France to produce subs and warships for export in Mumbai and Kolkata
1 year, 5 months ago

India-France to produce subs and warships for export in Mumbai and Kolkata

Hindustan Times  

The bilateral ties between India and France during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Paris took an orbital jump with defence public sector undertakings of both countries signing two MoUs to fabricate submarine and surface combatants and parts in Mumbai and Kolkata respectively for export to third countries. Both the MoUs will launch PM Modi’s “Make in India” initiative as …

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 …

PM in France | Modi describes India as ‘model of diversity’ and announces agreement for use of UPI in France
1 year, 5 months ago

PM in France | Modi describes India as ‘model of diversity’ and announces agreement for use of UPI in France

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian diaspora in France on July 13 and described India as a “model of diversity” and announced an agreement for the use of UPI in France, opening a huge new market for the Indian innovation in cashless instant payment. In his nearly an hour-long speech to the enthusiastic crowd at the La Seine Musicale …

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 …

PM Modi France Visit: India to purchase 26 Rafale fighter jets from France
1 year, 5 months ago

PM Modi France Visit: India to purchase 26 Rafale fighter jets from France

Live Mint  

India's defence ministry has given initial approval to purchase 26 Rafale fighter jets made by Dassault Aviation and three Scorpene class submarines to be made by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders with France's Naval Group. “The DAC granted Acceptance of Necessity for procurement of 26 Rafale Marine aircraft along with associated ancillary equipment, weapons, simulator, spares, documentation, crew training and logistic support …

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 …

Co-development rather than co-production will be focus of India-France ties, sources say
1 year, 5 months ago

Co-development rather than co-production will be focus of India-France ties, sources say

The Hindu  

Co-development, rather than co-production, will be the focus of India-France ties, as the two countries prepare to mark 25 years of their strategic partnership next week, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi travels to Paris to attend France’s National day parade. On July 6, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval received his French counterpart Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic advisor to French President Emmanuel …

French Engine To Power India's 5th Gen Stealth Fighter Jet; Modi-Macron To Sign Deal? | Details
1 year, 5 months ago

French Engine To Power India's 5th Gen Stealth Fighter Jet; Modi-Macron To Sign Deal? | Details

Hindustan Times  

French Engine To Power India's 5th Gen Stealth Fighter Jet; Modi-Macron To Sign Deal? | Details Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to sign a historic fighter jet engine deal with France. Ahead of Modi's visit, the French government has given the green signal to defence major Safran to jointly design, develop, test, manufacture, and finally certify an engine that …

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, France Vow Greater Defence & Security Cooperation, Rafale M Gets A Push
1 year, 11 months ago

India, France Vow Greater Defence & Security Cooperation, Rafale M Gets A Push

ABP News  

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Emmanuel Bonne, Diplomatic Advisor and G7/G20 Sherpa to the President of France, on Thursday sought to deepen defence ties between both countries in an effort to take their strategic ties to the next level. “During the strategic dialogue and the meetings, India and France reiterated their commitment to take forward their strategic partnership to …

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 …

'Proud to see all 36 rafales on India's soil': French envoy Emmanuel Lenain
2 years ago

'Proud to see all 36 rafales on India's soil': French envoy Emmanuel Lenain

Firstpost  

The Rafale is a 4.5-generation aircraft and has helped India regain its supremacy over the Indian sub-constituent skies with long-range air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles along with advanced radar and electronic warfare capabilities New Delhi: French Ambassador to India Emmanuel Lenain, on Thursday, said that he is proud to see 36 rafales with full equipment after all the ‘Rafales’ landed on …

IAF Chief Flies in Rafale During Military Exercise with France, Says India Needs 4.5 Generation Aircraft
2 years, 1 month ago

IAF Chief Flies in Rafale During Military Exercise with France, Says India Needs 4.5 Generation Aircraft

News 18  

Indian Air Force chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Tuesday pointed out the need to add 4.5 generation aircraft to IAF’s inventory. “As per our air force requirement, it’s very important for us to add 4.5 generation aircraft to our inventory. Chaudhari flew in an IAF’s Rafale fighter jet, while French Air chief Gen Stéphane Mille took off in an Indian …

Rafale vs F-18: Indian Navy evaluating trial reports of the two fighter jets for INS Vikrant
2 years, 3 months ago

Rafale vs F-18: Indian Navy evaluating trial reports of the two fighter jets for INS Vikrant

Firstpost  

The fighter aircraft will be acquired under a government-to-government deal by the Indian Navy for operations from its latest aircraft carrier INS Vikrant which was commissioned recently by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kochi, Kerala New Delhi: The Indian Navy is evaluating the report of the extensive trials of the French Rafale and US-made F-18 fighter planes for a defence …

Incredible moment! Indian Air Force fighter jets refuel mid-air | Video
2 years, 4 months ago

Incredible moment! Indian Air Force fighter jets refuel mid-air | Video

India TV News  

Highlights French Air Force A330 Phenix aerial refuelling tanker refuelled IAF jets mid-air French A330 Multi-Role Tanker/Transport is currently deployed in Queensland's Amberley The operation demonstrated a high level of mutual trust between the two countries In a first, a French Air Force A330 Phenix aerial refuelling tanker refuelled the Sukhoi SU-30s of the Indian Air Force mid-air ahead of …

Three French Rafale Jets Make Strategic Stopover at IAF Base During Indo-Pacific Deployment
2 years, 4 months ago

Three French Rafale Jets Make Strategic Stopover at IAF Base During Indo-Pacific Deployment

News 18  

A French Air and Space Force contingent, including three Rafale fighter jets, made a strategically important stopover at the Indian Air Force’s Sulur base in Tamil Nadu as part of a massive military operation in the Pacific Ocean. The Indian Air Force’s assistance to the French force reflected the implementation of a reciprocal logistics support agreement signed by France and …

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 – …

Britain's Johnson to offer India help building its own fighter jets
2 years, 8 months ago

Britain's Johnson to offer India help building its own fighter jets

Hindustan Times  

Britain will offer to step up defence cooperation with India, such as help to build its own fighter jets and faster delivery of defence equipment, during talks between their prime ministers on Friday, as the West tries to lure India away from Russia. Britain hopes its offer of closer security ties with the West will encourage India to distance itself …

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. …

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 has agreed to jointly build aircraft engine: Rajnath
3 years ago

France has agreed to jointly build aircraft engine: Rajnath

The Hindu  

France has agreed to jointly build aircraft engine in collaboration with India, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday. A major French company will come to India and make the engine in strategic partnership with an Indian company,” Mr. Singh stated at the 94th Annual General Body Meeting of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry. ‘Talks on …

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 …

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

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

India TV News  

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

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

India has received 26 Rafale aircraft till date: Govt

The Hindu  

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

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

Three more Rafale jets arrive in India from France

India Today  

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

France probe of Rafale deal reignites political row in India; from Rahul Gandhi to Sambit Patra, what politicos said
3 years, 5 months ago

France probe of Rafale deal reignites political row in India; from Rahul Gandhi to Sambit Patra, what politicos said

Firstpost  

The development has prompted Opposition parties and critics, who had earlier alleged wrongdoing in the 59,000-crore defence deal, have begun to target the Union government again A judicial probe in France into allegations of corruption and favouritism in the 2016 Rafale aircraft deal has sparked a political row in India with the Congress party taking aim at the Centre and …

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 Rafale Jets Land in India: Mapping Their Journey From France to Jamnagar
3 years, 8 months ago

Fourth Batch of Rafale Jets Land in India: Mapping Their Journey From France to Jamnagar

News 18  

It was to be a secret take-off and landing. @IndembAbuDhabi @Indian_Embassy pic.twitter.com/6gFwh0AnjR— Indian Air Force March 31, 2021 But all’s well that ends well. The fourth batch of the three IAF Rafales landed at the Jamnagar base, on Indian soil, after a direct ferry from Istres Air Base in France. The three jets have completed a 10-hour, 7000-km journey safely, …

Fourth batch of 3 Rafale jets lands in India from France
3 years, 8 months ago

Fourth batch of 3 Rafale jets lands in India from France

India Today  

A fourth batch of three Rafale fighter jets landed in India on Wednesday evening after flying non-stop from France, in a further boost to the strike capability of the Indian Air Force. pic.twitter.com/Ch36dgptNF — Indian Air Force March 31, 2021 The IAF also thanked the UAE air force for refuelling the Rafale jets, describing it as yet another milestone in …

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

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

India Today  

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

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 …

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

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

India TV News  

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

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

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

Live Mint  

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

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