IAF gets Rafale boost amid India-China standoff

Finally, the first batch of five Rafale fighter jets has formally been inducted as part of the 17 Squadron at Ambala Air Force Station today.

Rafale induction ceremony at Ambala airbase: Aircraft becomes part of IAF's 17 squadron

Five Rafale jets will be inducted into the Indian Air Force at 10 am in Ambala air base. The first batch of five Rafale jets arrived in India on July 29, nearly four years after India signed an inter-governmental agreement with France to buy 36 jets for ₹ 59,000 crore.

IAF to formally induct Rafale aircraft in IAF: Aircraft will be part of IAF's 17 squadron

French Defence Minister Florence Parly arrived in India on September 10 to attend the ceremony marking the induction of the first batch of Rafale combat jets into the Indian Air Force (IAF) and to take forward cooperation in key areas such as the Indo-Pacific and joint exercises.

India-French Defence Ministers to attend Rafale induction in IAF

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to formally induct Rafale

Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier said on Thursday that his company was open to provide more Rafale fighter jets and was keen for a 'repeat order' "If the Indian Air Force would like to acquire more Rafale aircraft, we will be happy to make a new proposal or make repeat order," he said.

Dassault Aviation CEO keen for 'repeat order' of Rafale jets

France and India held a bilateral meet after Defence minister Rajnath Singh formally inducted the five Rafale fighter aircraft into the Indian Air Force (IAF) today at the Ambala air base.

India-France joint press conference on Rafale

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday welcomed the induction of Rafale fighter jets into the Indian Air Force and said that the induction of Rafale into IAF also represents the strong ties between India and France.

Big, stern message for those eyeing our sovereignty: Rajnath Singh hail induction of Rafale jets

The Indian Air Force officer who is a native of Anantnag in Kashmir has played a key role in ensuring the delivery of Rafale jets to the country.

Meet Air Commodore Hilal Ahmad Rather, IAF officer who played a key role in Rafale delivery

Five Rafale combat jets arrived at the Ambala Air Station in India today. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why the Rafale is the most potent aircraft in South Asia.

Gravitas: India gets the Rafale, The most potent aircraft in South Asia

The five Rafale jets left the Merignac airbase in French port city of Bordeaux on Monday and arrived in India after covering a distance of nearly 7,000 km.

First batch of Rafale fighter jets land at Ambala air station

India welcomes the first batch of Rafale fighter jets. The first batch India's five incoming Rafale fighter jets landed at the Ambala Air Force base at around 3.14 PM on Wednesday (July 29, 2020) amid a ceremonial welcome and unprecedented security.

WION Dispatch: India welcomes first batch of Rafale fighter jets

The first batch of five Rafale jets has landed at the Ambala air base with heightened security around the air force station. Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria received the fleet at Ambala.

Rafale jets land in India, will join IAF's 'Golden Arrows' squadron

The five Rafale jets left the Merignac airbase in French port city of Bordeaux on Monday, and arrived in India after covering a distance of nearly 7,000 km.

First batch of five Rafale enters Indian air space, escorted by SU-30 MKI

The French envoy to India Emmanuel Lenain, speaking ahead of the arrival of Rafale fighter jets has said it shows "strong partnership between our 2 countries." Speaking to our Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal at Delhi's Palam airport where French Military Plane landed with COVID medical aid, envoy Lenain said, "India is a world leader in the production of the vaccine" and " it is going to be like this for COVID." France sent 120 ventilators, along with 50,000 serological test kits 50,000 nose and throat swabs to India on Tuesday. This the French envoy said is in "reciprocation" of Indian help to France when it was hit by COVID.

WION exclusive conversation with French envoy to India Emmanuel Lenain

The first batch of five Rafale jets flew out of France's Merignac airbase today and will arrive in India on Wednesday, July 29. The aircraft has been developed by France's aviation firm Dassault and equipped with modern radar technology to tackle modern air combat.

First batch of Rafales jets fly out of France from Merignac airbase

As it inducts a first batch of five Rafale jets in the midst of the border row with China in eastern Ladakh, the Indian Air Force is looking at integrating the fleet with new generation air-to-ground missile systems having a strike range of up to 60 KM, people familiar with the development said.

Indian Air Force to integrate Rafale with new generation air-to-ground missiles

European missile maker MBDA's Meteor beyond visual range air-to-air missile, Scalp cruise missile and MICA weapons system will be the mainstay of the weapons package of the Rafale jets.

IAF to integrate Rafale with new generation air-to-ground missiles

Members of the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) protested across major Indian metropolises including New Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai over the scorn faced by the Indian government after their decision to purchase Rafale jets from France in a multi-crore deal.

Rafale deal: BJP holds protests countrywide demanding apologies from Rahul Gandhi, others

'No inquiry needed on Rafale' says Supreme Court; Dismisses review pleas. Watch video to know more.

'No inquiry needed on Rafale' says Supreme Court; Dismisses review pleas

Apex court dismisses all review petitions in Rafale fighter jets deal case. Watch video to know more.

Apex court dismisses all review petitions in Rafale fighter jets deal case

Home Minister and BJP chief Amit Shah on Thursday sought an apology from Congress after Supreme Court dismissed review petitions in the Rafale case and said that judgment was a befitting reply to those leaders and parties who rely "on malicious and baseless campaigns".

Rafale deal verdict: Supreme Court's decision a befitting reply to those relying on malicious campaigns, says Amit Shah

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who arrived in the national capital from France visit on Thursday night, said that seven Rafale fighter jets will arrive in India by April or May next year.

Seven Rafale fighter jets to arrive in India by April-May next year: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that India will have to retaliate if someone tries to "destabilise" the country. While talking about the induction of Rafale fighter jet and its significance, Singh told ANI, "I want to specify that we are doing it for Army, Navy and Air Force.

Anyone trying to destabilise India will face retaliation: Rajnath Singh

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