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 - it currently has 14 fighters against a standard squadron strength of 18 - and enable the air force to induct 2 remaining planes from this batch in the second Rafale squadron to be raised at the Hasimara airbase in Bengal’s Siliguri corridor. A second batch of three Rafale jets arrived in India on November 3, while a third batch of another three jets joined the IAF on January 27. 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.

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

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 …

Navy's Rs 60,000 crore Rafale deal to boost Air Force's refuelling capability
1 month, 1 week ago

Navy's Rs 60,000 crore Rafale deal to boost Air Force's refuelling capability

India Today  

India's defence capabilities are set for a major boost as the Indian Navy moves closer to finalising its acquisition of 26 Rafale Marine jets from France. The deal, which is in the final stages of approval by the Cabinet Committee on Security, will not only strengthen the Navy's fleet for operations aboard aircraft carriers like INS Vikramaditya but will also …

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

Rafale-M deal to be inked in couple of months, delivery to start after four years
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rafale-M deal to be inked in couple of months, delivery to start after four years

The Hindu  

Deliveries of the Rafale-M for the Indian Navy would begin in four years once the contract is signed, which is set to be done in the next couple of months when the French Defence Minister visits India, according to official sources. This also means that in 2029 the Indian Navy would begin receiving both the Rafale-M jets and also the …

PM Modi's France visit: India to acquire 26 Rafale-M Jets, 3 Scorpene submarines for Navy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi's France visit: India to acquire 26 Rafale-M Jets, 3 Scorpene submarines for Navy

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France will strengthen India’s defense capabilities, with the finalization of deals to procure 26 Rafale-M fighter jets and 3 additional Scorpene-class submarines under Project-75 for the Indian Navy. The jets will replace India’s aging MiG-29K fleet, offering greater operational efficiency and combat readiness, boosting India's naval power in the Indian Ocean region. India will …

From Mirage to Rafale: Why India-France defence partnership has an enduring legacy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

From Mirage to Rafale: Why India-France defence partnership has an enduring legacy

Firstpost  

For many years, India and France have partnered in defence, moving from the Mirage 2000 to the more advanced Rafale jets and Scorpene submarines Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit France on February 10 and 11, a trip that is expected to strengthen India-France relations, especially in defence. Major defence deals on the table One of the key highlights of …

Navy set to finalise Rs 60,000 crore Rafale M deal: All about game-changing jets
3 months, 3 weeks 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 months, 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
5 months, 4 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
9 months, 2 weeks 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 begin Rafale M negotiations today: How these fighter jets will enhance Navy's capabilities
9 months, 4 weeks ago

India-France to begin Rafale M negotiations today: How these fighter jets will enhance Navy's capabilities

Firstpost  

The Rafale M is a single-seat, twin-jet fighter plane manufactured by Dassault Aviation. The jet, which operates from aircraft carriers, has been described as an ‘omnirole’ fighter which can carry out several different duties including air defence, air policing, nuclear deterrence, power projection, deployments for external missions, deep strike missions, air support for ground forces, reconnaissance missions, and pilot training …

India, France to jointly develop new generation military equipment
1 year, 8 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, 8 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 selects naval version of Rafale: Dassault Aviation
1 year, 8 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, 8 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 …

India and France likely to ink a deal for Rafale Marine fighter jets during PM Modi's visit
1 year, 8 months ago

India and France likely to ink a deal for Rafale Marine fighter jets during PM Modi's visit

Op India  

Following the signing of significant defence deals with the United States during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit there, India is expected to sign a deal with France now to purchase the naval/marine version of the Rafale fighter jets. During his visit, Prime Minister Modi will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss a broad range of issues, including …

Rafale Jets Carry Out Long-Range Mission In Indian Ocean Region
1 year, 9 months ago

Rafale Jets Carry Out Long-Range Mission In Indian Ocean Region

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Four Rafale fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force carried out a "strategic" mission over the Indian Ocean region for over six hours, in a significant demonstration of their long-range combat capabilities, people familiar with the operation said on Wednesday. The jets took off from the Hasimara Air Force station in the eastern sector, carried out the mission …

Rafale jets carry out long-range mission in Indian Ocean Region
1 year, 9 months ago

Rafale jets carry out long-range mission in Indian Ocean Region

The Hindu  

Four Rafale fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force carried out a "strategic" mission over the Indian Ocean region for over six hours, in a significant demonstration of their long-range combat capabilities, people familiar with the operation said on May 31. The Indian Air Force carried out the mission at a time China has been ramping up its presence in …

4 Rafale jets conduct long-range mission in Indian Ocean Region
1 year, 9 months ago

4 Rafale jets conduct long-range mission in Indian Ocean Region

India Today  

Four Rafale fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force carried out a "strategic" mission over the Indian Ocean region for over six hours, in a significant demonstration of their long-range combat capabilities, people familiar with the operation said on Wednesday. The IAF carried out the mission at a time when China has been ramping up its presence in the Indian …

How Indian Navy's fighter jet deal enters crucial stage with Modi's upcoming US, France visits
1 year, 10 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 …

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. …

Ukraine War: Rafale proves its mettle, outperforms Russian fighter aircraft
2 years, 2 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 …

India, France Vow Greater Defence & Security Cooperation, Rafale M Gets A Push
2 years, 2 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
2 years, 2 months ago

After IAF, now Indian Navy to get Rafale fighter jets

Firstpost  

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

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

IAF Carries Out Air Exercise in Northeastern Region; Gets Last of 36 Rafale Jets

News 18  

The Indian Air Force, bolstered by its full complement of Rafale combat jets, on Thursday launched a major exercise covering the Northeastern region amid a fresh spike of border tension with China along the Line of Actual Control in Arunachal Pradesh. The last of the 36 IAF Rafales landed in India after a quick enroute sip from a UAE Air …

'Proud to see all 36 rafales on India's soil': French envoy Emmanuel Lenain
2 years, 3 months ago

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

Firstpost  

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

IAF Chief Flies in Rafale During Military Exercise with France, Says India Needs 4.5 Generation Aircraft
2 years, 4 months ago

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

News 18  

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

Rafale vs F-18: Indian Navy evaluating trial reports of the two fighter jets for INS Vikrant
2 years, 6 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, 7 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, 7 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, 8 months ago

France has delivered all 36 Rafale jets to India: French envoy

The Hindu  

France has delivered all 36 Rafale fighter jets to India, said the French Envoy in India, Emmanuel Lenain, speaking on the sidelines of the French National Day celebrations on Thursday. One Rafale jet, which is the instrumented aircraft on which the 13 India specific enhancements are being tested, is still in France, an official source said on Friday. The last …

Rafale vs Super Hornet: Which fighter plane will the Indian Navy pick?
2 years, 8 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 – …

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 …

Last batch of Rafale jets to arrive in India next week
3 years, 1 month ago

Last batch of Rafale jets to arrive in India next week

The Hindu  

The last batch of three Rafale fighter jets are scheduled to arrive in India next week while work on upgrading all the Rafale jets in service to the Indian standard configuration with the 13 India specific enhancements is currently underway in India, according to defence officials. “IAF has taken delivery of the jets in France and the modalities of their …

India flight tests Rafale-Marine for INS Vikrant
3 years, 1 month 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. …

India’s first woman Rafale pilot part of IAF’s tableau
3 years, 2 months ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Shivangi Singh, India's first woman Rafale jet pilot, part of Air Force tableau
3 years, 2 months ago

Shivangi Singh, India's first woman Rafale jet pilot, part of Air Force tableau

Hindustan Times  

India's first woman pilot to fly a Rafale fighter jet, Shivangi Singh, was part of the Indian Air Force tableau at the Republic Day parade on Wednesday. Shivangi is the second female fighter jet pilot to be part of the IAF tableau, after Bhawna Kanth, who became the first female fighter jet pilot to be part of the IAF tableau …

Navy to test Rafale-M jet for INS Vikrant
3 years, 2 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
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, …

When will India get remaining Rafale jets? IAF chief provides a timeline
3 years, 3 months ago

When will India get remaining Rafale jets? IAF chief provides a timeline

Hindustan Times  

Indian Air Force chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari on Saturday thanked France for timely deliveries of the Dassault Rafale fighter jets to India and provided a timeline for dispatch of the rest of the twin-engine multirole fighter aircrafts. Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari “As far as discussions on Rafale is concerned, we are thankful to them for the timely …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

On the Rafale deal, Rahul again targeted the Centre with this statement of Mahatma Gandhi and said- Corruption has grown a lot
3 years, 7 months ago

On the Rafale deal, Rahul again targeted the Centre with this statement of Mahatma Gandhi and said- Corruption has grown a lot

ABP News  

Rahul Gandhi on Rafale Deal: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been continuously attacking the Modi government regarding the state-of-the-art fighter aircraft Rafale deal with France. Once again attacking the Centre, Rahul Gandhi took to the Twitter alleging, "There has been massive corruption in the Rafale deal." Four years ago, a deal worth Rs 59,000 crore for the purchase of 36 …

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 …

WATCH | IAF inducts second squadron of Rafale aircraft at West Bengal’s Hasimara
3 years, 8 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, 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 …

IAF likely to operationalise second squadron of Rafale aircraft by July-end
3 years, 8 months ago

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

Live Mint  

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

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