Rafale jets

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

'India Sees France As A Natural Partner In Its Progress': PM Modi Tells Macron

In his remarks, PM Modi also said the two countries have agreed to launch India's Unified Payment Interface in France. He also announced that India would open a new Consulate in the port town of Marseilles.

Jul 14, 2023, 22:00 PM IST

Defence Ministry Clears Proposals To Buy 26 Rafales, 3 Scorpene Submarines From France

As per the proposals, the Indian Navy will get 22 single-seated Rafale Marine aircraft along with four trainer aircraft.

Jul 13, 2023, 15:56 PM IST

Deshhit: Rafale Fighter Jets Deployment in Ambala and Bhutan Base

4 Rafale aircraft of the Indian Air Force have flown continuously for 6 hours today. The Rafale fighter jet took off from the LAC and attacked its target in the Indian Ocean, destroying the enemies. After this all the fighter planes reached their base.

Jun 01, 2023, 21:00 PM IST

India's last Rafale arrives at Hasimara Air Base in West Bengal

India's last Rafale arrived at Hasimara Air Base in West Bengal. India warmly welcomed the 36th Rafale from France and gave a water salute. See in detail in this report how Rafale was welcomed.

Dec 17, 2022, 10:28 AM 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

All Rafale jets to be delivered by April, says French envoy to India Emmanuel Lenain

"As of today, 30 have been delivered to India. So, we are on time and we are going to reach the target of having all the 36 delivered by April of next year," said Ambassador of France to India Emmanuel Lenain. 

Nov 20, 2021, 07:50 AM IST

IAF signs deal with French Air Force to purchase phased out Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft

This is the second such agreement that the Indian Air Force has signed for buying okayed airframes that will help one of the most potent aircraft fleets to continue for longer in service.

Sep 18, 2021, 13:56 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

‘Uneasy status’ prevails at northern frontiers with China: IAF chief RKS Bhadauria

Indian Air Force chief, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria on Tuesday (September 29, 2020) said that an ‘uneasy status’ prevails at northern frontiers with China at present in an apparent reference to the heightened border tension with Beijing.

Sep 29, 2020, 11:55 AM IST

European defence manufacturer MBDA congratulates India over induction of Rafale jets into IAF

European defence manufacturer MBDA on Thursday congratulated India over the induction of Rafale fighter jets into the Indian Air Force (IAF).

Sep 10, 2020, 13:55 PM IST

Serum Institute of India puts AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine trails on hold

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will formally induct the Rafale jets on Thursday (September 10, 2020) at 10 am, at the Air Force Station in Ambala at Haryana. The aircraft will become a part of the 17 Squadron, the "Golden Arrows". The first five Indian Air Force Rafale aircraft arrived at Air Force Station, Ambala on July 27, 2020.

Sep 10, 2020, 06:17 AM IST

French Defence Minister Florence Parly to visit India on Sept 10 for Rafale jets induction ceremony

Parly will be accompanied by sizeable defence officials and a defence industry delegation on a special plane and will have a full day of engagements. This will be the first foreign visit of the French Minister after the COVID measures were put in place in France.

Sep 07, 2020, 16:08 PM IST

Rajnath Singh to formally induct Rafale fighter jets into IAF on September 10, French Defence Minister also invited

Defence sources told ANI that the induction ceremony would be held after the return of the Defence Minister from Russia where he is scheduled to attend the meeting of the Defence Ministers of the member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation from September 4 to 6.

Aug 28, 2020, 11:55 AM IST

Not threatened by India's Rafale jet acquisition, ready for any aggression: Pakistan

Pakistan Army is ready for any aggression and India's latest induction of Rafale jets is not a cause of concern, the chief of the Pakistan Army's media wing was quoted as saying on Thursday by The Dawn.

Aug 14, 2020, 07:25 AM IST

IAF Rafale fighter jets practise in Himachal Pradesh amid border row with China

The Rafala fighter aircraft is capable of carrying a range of potent weapons. 
 

Aug 11, 2020, 00:39 AM IST

IAF's Sukhoi Su-30MKIs escort five Rafale jets, give ceremonial welcome at Ambala airbase - In pics

The much-awaited first batch of India's five Rafale fighter jets entered the Indian air space on the morning of July 29 and were given a ceremonial welcome by Indian Air Force's Sukhoi Su-30MKIs.

Jul 29, 2020, 17:29 PM IST

IAF Rafale jets get mid-air refueling at 30,000 feet; check pics

The Rafale jets arrive at a time when India is engaged in a skirmish with China at the Line of Actual Control in Eastern Ladakh.

Jul 28, 2020, 17:30 PM 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