‘Game-changer’ Rafale fighter aircraft make grand debut in Republic Day flypast
The newly inducted Rafale fighter aircraft featured for the first time in Republic Day flypast as it carried out the 'Brahmastra' formation alone and was part of the 'Eklavya' formation with four other fighter jets. The fighter jet conducted Eklavya formation by flying at a height of around 300 meter along with two Jagaur and two MIG-29 aircraft. The five jets resembled a V shape with Rafale leading the pack.
Jan 26, 2021, 12:55 PM IST
Rafale fighter jets to carry out SKYROS wargames amid India-China border row
India had last carried out a major exercise with the French Air Force in July 2019 where the Indian Sukhois had flown with the French Rafales.
Dec 29, 2020, 23:06 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
Induction ceremony of IAF's Rafale fighters on September 10, Rajnath Singh and French Defence Minister to be chief guests
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his French counterpart Florence will be the chief guests for the event.
Sep 09, 2020, 16:16 PM IST
Induction ceremony of Rafale fighter jets into IAF to be held at Ambala airbase on September 10
Earlier, sources had said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is most likely to attend the ceremony.
Sep 07, 2020, 17:21 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi's New Attack Over Rafale Deal Invites Scathing BJP Retort
The Rafale aircraft deal was central to the Congress's poll campaign and was seen by many as contributing to the party's crushing defeat in the polls.
Aug 23, 2020, 11:06 AM IST
Meet Rafale pilots who flew jets to India
Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria welcomed pilots who flew the Rafale jets to India.
Jul 30, 2020, 15:20 PM IST
IAF's Rafale fighter jets has proven its worth in combat: Here's how
India on Wednesday received its first batch of new multi-role fighter aircraft in two decades with the arrival of five Rafale jets, giving the country's air power a strategic edge. The aircraft, having an undisputed track record and considered one of the most potent combat jets globally, landed at the Ambala Air Force base at around 3.14 pm to a rousing reception.
Jul 29, 2020, 23:21 PM IST
From speed to weapon capabilities, Rafale is way ahead: Home Minister Amit Shah
Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, he called it a historic day for the Indian Air Force (IAF) and a proud moment for India.
Jul 29, 2020, 21:17 PM IST
How Rafale fighters give IAF massive edge over China and Pakistan: Explained
The aircraft, having an undisputed track record and considered one of the most potent combat jets globally, landed at the Ambala Air Force airbase.
Jul 29, 2020, 19:32 PM IST
IAF Chief welcomes Rafale fighters, pilots at Ambala airbase, jets accorded ceremonial water salute: Watch video
Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria was accompanied by Air Officer Commanding in Chief (AOC-in-C), Western Air Command Air Marshal Balakrishnan Suresh and other IAF officers.
Jul 29, 2020, 18:35 PM IST
Rajnath Singh shares touchdown video of Rafale fighter jets at Ambala IAF airbase: Watch
Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh shared a touchdown video of the Rafale fighter jets at the Ambala IAF airbase.
Jul 29, 2020, 17:04 PM IST
Rajnath Singh welcomes Rafale fighters, warns China and Pakistan against threatening India's territorial integrity
Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, the Defence Minister said, "I would like to add, if it is anyone who should be worried about or critical about this new capability of the Indian Air Force, it should be those who want to threaten our territorial integrity."
Jul 29, 2020, 16:13 PM IST
IAF to get HAMMER missiles; features and lethality of the medium-range air-to-ground weapon from France
Amid simmering border tension with China, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has decided to further boost the capabilities of its Rafael combat fighters, which are set to arrive from France soon, by equipping them with the deadly HAMMER missiles.
Jul 23, 2020, 16:22 PM IST
No delay in supply of Rafale jets to India: France
India had signed an inter-governmental agreement with France in September 2016 for the procurement of 36 Rafale fighter jets at a cost of around Rs 58,000 crore.
May 24, 2020, 20:31 PM IST
Allegations on Rafale deal don't match with facts: IAF deputy chief
As we are the ones who were very much part of the negotiations with the French government, we have the facts with us, I don't think what is being alleged matches up with facts at all, Nambiar said.
Sep 06, 2018, 17:33 PM IST
