Rafale aircraft

Don't show red eye! China-Pakistan will be attacked in just 21 minutes

Three years ago when the tension was highest on the China border..then for the first time Rafale fighter jets arrived at Ambala airbase in Haryana..the first squadron of Rafale, the Golden Arrows is stationed here..the second squadron is present in Hasimara, West Bengal.. The movements of both China and Pakistan are monitored from Ambala.

Aug 13, 2023, 21:06 PM IST

Brother Accused of Killing Younger Brother with Hammer in Delhi

Indian Air Force exercise continues. Many big deadly fighter jets and fighter aircraft are participating in this exercise. One of them is this 36th Rafale which can become the enemy's time.

Dec 16, 2022, 12:40 PM IST

Deshhit: 'France' sent 36th Rafale to India amid clash with China

After tension with China, the Indian Army is fully deployed on the border. Meanwhile, France has handed over the 36th fighter aircraft of Rafale consignment to India. Rafale is such a deadly aircraft that it can reach the LAC within minutes from its base.

Dec 15, 2022, 22:56 PM IST

Modi govt's non-cooperation with SC panel acceptance it had something to hide: Rahul Gandhi on Pegasus

"The prime minister and his government's non-cooperation with the SC-appointed committee is an acceptance that they had something deeper to hide and want to crush democracy," Gandhi said in a tweet.

Aug 25, 2022, 19:54 PM IST

Will Rahul Gandhi, Congress apologise on Pegasus issue: BJP

BJP leader wondered if Rahul Gandhi and the Congress will apologise after the SC-appointed panels probing the unauthorised use of Pegasus found some kind of malware in five mobile phones out of the 29 examined but could not conclude if it was due to the Israeli spyware.

Aug 25, 2022, 16:25 PM IST

France is ready to provide more fighter aircraft to India: Defence Minister Florence Parly

French Defence Minister Florence Parly said, "Very happy that 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.

Dec 17, 2021, 12:16 PM IST

Second batch of three Rafale fighter jets arrive in India after flying non-stop from France, says IAF

India received the second batch of three Rafale combat aircraft as the jets landed in Jamnagar in Gujarat.

Nov 04, 2020, 21:33 PM IST

IAF to receive second batch of Rafale jets on this date — Details inside

The Rafale jets will fly directly from Istres in France to Jamnagar and they will be accompanied by French Air Force mid-air refuelling aircraft.

Nov 03, 2020, 10:07 AM IST

China downgrades its Chengdu J-20 'stealth' fighter to 4th Generation but claims IAF Rafales no match for it

Rafale, the 4.5 Generation fighter in the armoury of the Indian Air Force (IAF), has changed the aerial warfare dynamics with both Pakistan and China lagging far behind the superior technology and weapons package of the French-made combat jet. 

Jul 31, 2020, 14:01 PM IST

IAF Rafale fighters arrive at Ambala air base today, set to change war dynamics

The Rafale aircraft are expected to significantly boost the Indian Air Force's combat capabilities.

Jul 29, 2020, 01:30 AM IST

All 5 Rafales land in Al Dhafra airbase, will reach Ambala Air Force Station on July 29 afternoon

The Rafale aircraft, which flew out from the airbase in the French port city of Bordeaux, will cover a distance of nearly 7,000 km with air-to-air refuelling and a single stop in the United Arab Emirates before arriving at the Ambala airbase on Wednesday. 

Jul 27, 2020, 21:15 PM IST

DNA: Rafale fighter aircrafts could make IAF inevitable?

DNA: Rafale fighter aircrafts could make IAF inevitable? Watch video to know more.

Oct 08, 2019, 22:42 PM IST

IAF to get its first Rafale fighter aircraft on September 20

Rafale is set to handover its first fighter jet built for the Indian Air Force. Air Force Chief BS Dhanoa and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be in France on September 20 to receive the first Rafale jet manufactured for the Indian Air Force.

Aug 22, 2019, 10:48 AM IST

This is why Indian Air Force is secretive about 36 Rafale fighter jet deal

Details of the agreement signed between Indian and French authorities regarding supply of 36 Rafale aircraft cannot be disclosed as they are confidential in nature, the Air Force has said.

Feb 05, 2017, 10:28 AM IST

Congress raises question over buying of Rafale aircraft by Modi govt

Raising a number of questions over the deal, Surjewala wondered whether is it sovereign right of the Prime Minister over exchequer's money?

May 06, 2016, 22:50 PM IST

DNA: India, France sign Rafale jet deal; vow to fight terror jointly

India and France on Monday signed 14 pacts to bolster ties including purchase of 36 Rafale fighter aircraft by New Delhi.

Jan 25, 2016, 23:15 PM IST

Indo-French bilateral ties: Can it help to counter terrorism?

India and France on Monday signed 14 pacts to bolster ties and concluded an inter-government agreement for the purchase of 36 Rafale fighter aircraft by New Delhi.

Jan 25, 2016, 22:39 PM IST