Air Marshal (Retd) Raghunath Nambiar lauds Rafale fighter jets, says its entry into India at this juncture very important
Nambiar further added, "If you had to compare Rafale against Chengdu J-20, I think Rafale stands head and shoulders above them."
Jul 27, 2020, 19:48 PM IST
Designer of patches for Rafale fighter jets pilots wanted to be IAF pilot, says motivated by his heroes
Speaking on this, Saurav Chordia said, "I always wanted to join airforce but could not due to medical reason. But I do this as a hobby and was passionate about the airforce."
Jul 27, 2020, 18:36 PM IST
IAF getting 5 Rafale fighters by July-end, air and ground crew fully trained on the jet, weapons systems
The first batch of five Rafale fighter jets, which are expected to significantly boost the combat capability of the Indian Air Force (IAF), is likely to arrive in India by the end of July, according to an official statement on Monday.
Jul 20, 2020, 22:27 PM IST
Rafale fighters to IAF will not be delayed, France assures India
The aircraft is capable of carrying a range of potent weapons. European missile maker MBDA's Meteor beyond visual range air-to-air missile and Scalp cruise missile will be the mainstay of the weapons package of the Rafale jets.
May 25, 2020, 07:21 AM 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
Mayawati hits out at PM Modi's comment that Rafale jets could have delivered better results
BSP chief Mayawati attacked prime minister Narendra Modi on his comment that Rafale jets could have delivered better results in the Balakot air-strikes.
Mar 04, 2019, 12:52 PM IST
Supreme Court to hear review pleas against Rafale verdict in open court
In December 2018, the court had rejected the pleas seeking lodging of an FIR and the court-monitored probe alleging irregularities in the Rs 58,000 crore deal.
Feb 26, 2019, 18:20 PM IST
Who says we don't need Rafale? It's a game changer: Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa
Air Chief Marshal Birendra Singh Dhanoa on Wednesday made a strong case for Rafale fighter jets and said that while there has been a debate in the matter, rival countries have managed to upgrade their systems.
Dec 19, 2018, 18:23 PM IST
Rafale an open and shut case, PM Modi won't survive an inquiry: Rahul
"Narendra Modi was the decision maker and it was a deal done by Narendra Modi to give Anil Ambani Rs 3,0000 Cr."
Nov 02, 2018, 13:17 PM IST
Rafale jets, S-400 missiles will bolster our capabilities: IAF chief BS Dhanoa
Dhanoa has said that the Indian Air Force has been growing in strength and that it is capable of meeting any contingency.
Oct 08, 2018, 16:03 PM IST
Indian Air Force quietly making preparations to welcome Rafale jets
A number of IAF teams have already visited France to help Dassault Aviation, the manufacturer of Rafale, incorporate India-specific enhancements on-board the fighter aircraft.
Sep 09, 2018, 17:11 PM IST
Unfounded allegations: Government hits back at Rahul Gandhi over Rafale deal comments
Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday had alleged that the fighter aircraft deal between India and France was a 'scam'.
Feb 07, 2018, 18:58 PM IST
HUGE BOOST! India to take delivery of Rafale fighter jets sooner than expected - Details inside
The early arrival of the jets assumes significance as India is hoping to replace or retire a significant number of its old fighter jets.
Oct 02, 2016, 17:28 PM IST
'India may deploy N-capable Rafale jets on China, Pak borders'
India will deploy the new French-made fighters in the disputed areas bordering Pakistan and China, state-run Global Times reported.
Sep 30, 2016, 17:24 PM IST
India to select fighter jet under 'Make in India' initiative by March 2017
Parrikar said various issues, like cost and necessity, will have to be taken into account before selecting a foreign fighter jets.
First 'paid news journalist' in VVIP chopper scam to be interrogated: Subramanian Swamy
Subramanian Swamy said that Enforcement Directorate is looking at another journalist who also got Rs 5 crore from Rafale deal.
May 07, 2016, 14:39 PM IST![India close to buying 36 Rafale jets for Rs 60,000 crore, deal with France in "final stage"](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/styles/zm_700x400/public/2016/04/16/479605-rafale15.04.16.jpg "India close to buying 36 Rafale jets for Rs 60,000 crore, deal with France in "final stage"")
India close to buying 36 Rafale jets for Rs 60,000 crore, deal with France in "final stage"
Government sources said that the deal has not been concluded yet but it is in "final stages".
Apr 16, 2016, 00:35 AM 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.
Indo-French bilateral ties: Can it help to counter terrorism?- Part II
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.
