India has sent its first woman fighter pilot to maneuver the Rafale jet in the 'Orion' wargames in France. How is India topping the charts in women pilots? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: India's first woman rafale pilot in wargames

India is set to boost its air defence. Under the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft deal, IAF will procure 114 jets. The cost of the entire deal is estimated to be $20 billion. Here's a list of some of the top contenders for Indian Air Force's MRFA deal.

From Rafale to F-21 fighter jet – Top contenders for Indian Air Force’s MRFA deal

An unknown number of J-10C multi-role fighter jets have been formally inducted by Pakistan into its air force on Friday. The planes, which have been acquired from all-weather ally China, will bolster the country's combat capabilities.

To counter India’s Rafale, Pak inducts Chinese J-10C fighter jets into air force

India has pitched with France to become a hub for maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) for Rafale fighter jets. This comes even as last month Indonesia entered into a deal with France to buy 42 Rafale Jets and UAE signed a deal to buy 80 of the fighter jets In December 2021.

India pitches with France to become Rafale maintenance hub

The Pakistani government has confirmed the purchase of at least 25 Chinese J-10C fighter jets for the Pakistan Air Force. Sheikh Rashid, Pakistan's interior minister, told reporters in Rawalpindi on Wednesday that a squadron of 25 Chinese-made jets would do a flyover on March 23.

Pakistan buys 25 Chinese J-10C fighters in response to India's Rafale

Ambassador of France to India Emmanuel Lenain has said that all contracted Rafales to be delivered to India by April 2022. France and India have formed a key partnership in defense. Speaking to our Principal Diplomatic Correspondent, Sidhant Sibal on board the French Navy ship Chevalier Paul he said, "We feel that we are country of the region... we feel we are India's neighbor... we have territories in the region". He also spoke on the AUKUS pact, calling it a "surprise and major disappointment" and was "a major breach of trust". The AUKUS pact between Australia, the US, and the UK, Canberra gets a nuclear submarine but the previous deal with France was called off.

All contracted Rafales to be delivered to India by April 2022: French envoy Lenain

France on Sunday confirmed that Greece had agreed to buy six more of its Rafale jets, bringing to 24 the number of French fighters sold to Athens for billions of euros.

France confirms deal with Greece for six more Rafale fighters: Defence ministry

India will receive the sixth batch of three Rafale fighter jets from France on Wednesday, said the Embassy of India in France. "Next batch of three #Rafales leave from France to India today; wished the pilots smooth flight and safe landing," India in France wrote in a tweet.

India to receive sixth batch of three Rafale fighter jets from France

Egypt's military has confirmed it ordered 30 Rafale jets from French defence firm Dassault Aviation to shore up "national security". The order, which follows the 2015 purchase of 24 Rafale jets, will be financed through a 10-year loan, the military said in a statement late Monday.

Egypt purchases 30 Rafale fighter jets from France

Emmanuel Lenain, Ambassador of France to India on Tuesday said that five extra Rafale jets will be ferried to India by the end of April. This would be other than three Rafale which is arriving on Wednesday.

Five extra Rafale jets will be delivered by April-end: French Envoy

Emmanuel Lenain, Ambassador of France to India said that five extra Rafale jets will be ferried to India by the end of April. This would be other than three Rafale which is arriving on Wednesday.

French Envoy: 5 Rafale jets will be delivered to India by April end

French billionaire politician Olivier Dassault died in a tragic chopper crash on Sunday. Soon after the report of his news broke, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his condolences and called his tragic death "a great loss.

Scion of fighter jet Rafale Olivier Dassault killed in a helicopter crash 

The private helicopter crashed on Sunday afternoon in Normandy, where he has a holiday home, according to a police source.

Owner of Rafale maker, Olivier Dassault dies in helicopter crash

India on Jaunary 26 displayed its military might and cultural diversity during Republic Day parade on Rajpath. A total of 32 tableaus from 17 states and union territories, six from the Defence ministry and nine from other Union ministries and paramilitary forces — depicted India’s rich cultural heritage, economic progress and defence prowess on Rajpath.

Republic Day 2021: India showcases might with Rafale, Brahmos on Rajpath

India showcased its aerial prowess in the Republic Day parade. Republic Day parade culminates with a single Rafale aircraft flying at a speed of 900km/hr carrying out a ‘Vertical Charlie’.

Republic Day celebrations: India's newly acquired Rafale fighters vow the nation

Two newly inducted Rafale fighter jets will be a part of this year's India's Republic Day flypast, to be held in the national capital city, New Delhi. This is the first time that these fighter jets will be part of Republic Day flypast.

Two newly inducted Rafales to be part of Republic Day flypast

The first batch of five Rafales were formally inducted into IAF on September 10, 2020

Three Rafale fighter jets arrive in India after flying non-stop from France

Indian aircraft show resolve, capability on Air Force Day

Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria has sent a message to Pakistan and China. He said that the IAF is now prepared for a two-front war. Watch video.

IAF Chief: Ready for a two-front war, warns China and Pakistan

As tensions between India and China see no end, Indian Air Force (IAF) Rafale jets have conducted some “familiarization sorties” around the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in a bid to keep regular surveillance over the movement of the People's Liberation Army (PLA).

India occupies six new major heights along LAC, Rafales conduct 'familiarisation sorties'

Greece will boost its armed forces through the purchase of 18 Dassault-made Rafale fighter jets and four frigates and will hire 15,000 army personnel over the next five years.

Greece-Turkey conflict: Greece boosts its defence powers | Will buy 18 Rafale jets from France

French Defence Minister Florence Parly on Thursday said India will have an edge over its enemies with the induction of Rafale fighter jets, an event she described as a symbol of the relationship between the two countries.

India-China standoff: France says Rafale induction gives India edge over its enemies

Defence minister Rajnath Singh formally inducted the five Rafale fighter aircraft into the Indian Air Force (IAF) today at the Ambala air base in Haryana in a ceremony for which French defence minister Florence Parly has also been invited. Air display of Rafale fighter aircraft flanked by SU-30 and Jaguar aircraft in an arrow formation.

Rafale induction ceremony held at Ambala airbase: French Defence Minister at the ceremony

Defence minister Rajnath Singh formally induct the five Rafale fighter aircraft into the Indian Air Force (IAF) today at the Ambala air base in Haryana in a ceremony for which French defence minister Florence Parly has also been invited. Air display of Rafale fighter aircraft flanked by SU-30 and Jaguar aircraft in an arrow formation.

'Sarva Dharma puja' at Rafale induction ceremony at Ambala airbase, Rafale formally inducted in IAF

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