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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Dassault to set up facility near Noida to support Rafale, Mirage 2000 jets

French aircraft maker Dassault Aviation is setting up a maintenance, repair and overhaul facility near Noida for Indian Air Force’s French-origin fighter jets Rafale and Mirage 2000, officials aware of the development said on Tuesday. The Indian Air Force operates a fleet of 36 Rafales and around 50 Mirage 2000s. The new company Dassault Aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul India …

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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 …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Serbia eyes French fighter jets to boost its military

New Indian Express

BELGRADE: Serbia's president is confident his country will soon buy French fighter jets, the latest foray in a surge of arms deals with Europe, China and Russia made possibly by a tripling of Belgrade's military budget in the past decade. "Serbia acquires weapons and military equipment both from the East and the West," the country's defence ministry told AFP in …

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10 months, 4 weeks ago

French Rafales, marching contingent take part in India's 75th Republic Day parade

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Two Rafale fighter jets flanked by a multi-role tanker transport aircraft of the French Space and Air Force roared through Delhi's sky as India celebrated its 75th Republic Day at a grand parade on Friday with French President Emmanuel Macron gracing it as the chief guest. It was the second time the French armed forces participated in India's …

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1 year, 5 months ago

The Rafale Marine | A new fighter fleet

The Hindu

On July 13, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi was enroute to Paris, a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council, held under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, accorded initial approval for two key defence deals with France: the Acceptance of Necessity for the procurement of 26 Rafale Marine aircraft, the naval variant of the 36 Rafales in service with …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Indian Rafales, marching squads take part in imposing French parade

Hindustan Times

The Indian Air Force’s Rafale fighter planes and tri-services marching contingents on Friday took part in the imposing Bastille Day parade in Paris, which was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the guest of honour at a time when India and France are commemorating the 25th anniversary of their strategic partnership. The Indian Army’s marching contingent, drawn from the …

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1 year, 5 months ago

WATCH: Indian Air Force's Rafales participate in the flypast at Bastille Day parade

Firstpost

Indian Air Force’s glorious Rafale fighter jets participated in France’s Bastille Day parade on Friday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron watched the skyline. Watch the video: #WATCH | Indian Air Force's Rafales participate in the flypast at Bastille Day parade in Paris, France pic.twitter.com/uYG1TJxC7z — ANI July 14, 2023 July 14 is celebrated as the …

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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 …

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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 …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Indonesia’s $22 Billion Purchases of US, French Fighter Jets: How Russia’s Su-35 Lost Out

The Diplomat

Within 24 hours on February 10-11, $22 billion worth of purchases by the Indonesian Defense Ministry of Western fighter jets were announced under two major contracts. The first was an $8.1 billion deal for 42 Rafale twin engine lightweight fighter jets from France, and the second a $13.9 billion deal for 36 F-15 Eagle heavyweight fighters from the United States. …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Rafale 'kickback' controversy: How jet deal exposes the dirty hands of Congress

Firstpost

There are umpteen reports in the public domain which suggest in no uncertain terms that it is just not the Congress but it is the very Congress culture that is most decadent. It is a different matter altogether that the Rafale deal inked by the Modi government is a completely transparent one and hence the Congress and its scion, Rahul …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Rafales' second squadron at Hasimara to counter threats from China

India TV News

The Indian Air Force plans to raise its second squadron of Rafale fighter jets at Hasimara Air Force base in West Bengal by next month to counter threats from China. Hasimara is a strategic base for IAF operations because of its proximity to Bhutan, the Chumbi Valley where lies a tri-junction between India, Bhutan, and China, and Doklam where a …

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3 years, 11 months ago

Pvt Sector Role, No Choice for State-owned Firms: How Tejas, Rafale are Making India 'Atmanirbhar'

News 18

On January 13, 2021, PM Modi-led Cabinet Committee on Security gave the green signal for procurement of 83 Light Combat Aircraft, LCA Tejas MK IA for a deal whose cumulative value would be around Rs 48,000 crore. And though it is certainly not the first major domestic defense deal for domestic companies, given a large array of missiles are already …

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$Amid Rafale\'s induction, Rajnath Singh issues \'big and stern\' message to China$

4 years, 3 months ago

Amid Rafale\'s induction, Rajnath Singh issues \'big and stern\' message to China

Deccan Chronicle

Amid the rising border tensions with China at Eastern Ladakh, the Indian Air Force on Thursday inducted five Rafale jets during a glittering ceremony at the Ambala air base. In a clear reference to China, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the induction of five French-made multirole Rafale jets into the Indian Air Force is a "big and stern" message to …

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4 years, 3 months ago

Rafale induction a game changer, says Rajnath Singh

The Hindu

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday called the induction of the French Rafale fighter jet into the Indian Air Force a “game changer” and termed it a very important step in the light of the prevailing security conditions that “have been created along India’s borders.” This formal ceremony also marks their full operational induction into the IAF, said Air Chief …

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4 years, 3 months ago

As Rafales Join IAF, All You Need to Know About 'Golden Arrows' Squadron That Will Fly the Jets

News 18

As The Indian Air Force formally inducted the Rafale aircraft on Thursday into the ‘Golden Arrows’, here’s a look at the Ambala-based squadron that will fly these fighter jets. The first batch of five Rafale fighter jets was formally inducted into the Indian Air Force on Thursday at the Ambala airbase at a time India is engaged in an escalating …

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4 years, 4 months ago

Rafale will give India strategic advantage in aerial combat with China in Tibet: B S Dhanoa

Live Mint

The Rafale aircraft will give India a strategic advantage in case of any aerial combat with China in the mountainous Tibet region as the fleet will be able to use the terrain to its advantage, destroy enemy air defence and incapacitate the surface-to-air missiles, former Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa said on Sunday. Dhanoa, known …

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4 years, 4 months ago

Rafales Will Provide India Major Advantage in Tibet in Case of Aerial Combat: Ex-IAF Chief BS Dhanoa

News 18

The Rafale aircraft will give India a strategic advantage in case of any aerial combat with China in the mountainous Tibet region as the fleet will be able to use the terrain to its advantage, destroy enemy air defence and incapacitate the surface-to-air missiles, former Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa said on Sunday. Dhanoa, known as …

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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 …

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4 years, 4 months ago

Day after Rafales land in India, Pakistan cries disproportionate arms buildup while China hopes for peace

India Today

A day after the first batch of five Rafale fighter jets landed in Haryana's Ambala, Islamabad seems worried while Beijing has cautioned against aggressive posturing by New Delhi. On Thursday, a spooked Pakistan urged the international community to "dissuade" India from its "disproportionate" arms build-up. Spokesperson for the Pakistan Foreign Ministry, Aisha Farooqui accused India of "disproportionate arms buildup", adding …

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Dassault to set up facility near Noida to support Rafale, Mirage 2000 jets

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

Serbia eyes French fighter jets to boost its military

French Rafales, marching contingent take part in India's 75th Republic Day parade

The Rafale Marine | A new fighter fleet

Indian Rafales, marching squads take part in imposing French parade

WATCH: Indian Air Force's Rafales participate in the flypast at Bastille Day parade

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

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

Indonesia’s $22 Billion Purchases of US, French Fighter Jets: How Russia’s Su-35 Lost Out

Rafale 'kickback' controversy: How jet deal exposes the dirty hands of Congress

Three more Rafales head for India; to take IAF's count to 21

Three more Rafale jets arrive in India from France

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

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

Rafales' second squadron at Hasimara to counter threats from China

Pvt Sector Role, No Choice for State-owned Firms: How Tejas, Rafale are Making India 'Atmanirbhar'

Amid Rafale\'s induction, Rajnath Singh issues \'big and stern\' message to China

Rafale induction a game changer, says Rajnath Singh

As Rafales Join IAF, All You Need to Know About 'Golden Arrows' Squadron That Will Fly the Jets

Rafale will give India strategic advantage in aerial combat with China in Tibet: B S Dhanoa

Rafales Will Provide India Major Advantage in Tibet in Case of Aerial Combat: Ex-IAF Chief BS Dhanoa

Rafale jets | The ‘game-changer’ fighters

Day after Rafales land in India, Pakistan cries disproportionate arms buildup while China hopes for peace