Rafale Jets

IAF quickens push for new Rafale jets to stem depletion of fighter squadrons: Report

The sanctioned strength is 42.5 squadrons to counter potential threats from both China and Pakistan, a concern reinforced during Operation Sindoor.

Inside India’s Rafale deception: How an AI Decoy fooled Pakistan into believing it shot down a jet

To make matters worse for Pakistan, a report in Jane’s Defence Weekly has now suggested that some of Islamabad’s claims may actually be based on hits scored on decoy systems, not real jets.

Red Flag 2024: IAF's Rafale jets take part in joint exercise for first time in US

The Indian Air Force (IAF) Rafale jets participated in Exercise Red Flag 2024 for the first time. Exercise Red Flag is multinational advanced aerial combat training exercise. It is being held at the Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska, USA.

Defence Ministry approves procurement of 26 Rafale jets for Indian Navy

The project was cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on a day Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a two-day visit to Paris.

Dassault Aviation rejects fresh allegations of corruption in Rafale deal

"No violations were reported, notably in the frame of the contract with India for the acquisition of 36 Rafales," a Dassault Aviation spokesperson said.

Three more Rafale jets to arrive in India on March 31, UAE to provide mid-air refuelling: Report

After landing in India, the jets would be flown to Ambala, where they would be joining the Golden Arrows Squadron, as per the report.

India to have 17 Rafale jets by March; entire fleet by 2022: Rajnath Singh

In 2016, India had signed an inter-governmental agreement with France to procure 36-Rafale Jet aircrafts at a cost Rs 59,000 crore.

Rafale induction ceremony cost exchequer over Rs 41 lakh: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

"The first five Rafale aircraft of IAF were formally inducted into IAF on September 10. The arrangements for this event were made mostly through local resources of IAF. The total expenditure on the event was Rs 41.32 lakh including Rs 9.18 lakh of GST," Rajnath Singh said.

3 more Rafale jets land in India after flying 7000 km

"The third batch of three Rafale aircraft landed at an IAF base a short while ago. They flew over 7000Km with in-flight refuelling. The aircraft got airborne earlier in the day from #IstresAirBase in France. IAF deeply appreciates the tanker support provided by UAE Air Force," the Indian Air Force said in a tweet.

Republic Day 2021 | Rafale jets to mark debut during Indian Air Force fly-past

The Republic Day celebrations this year will also mark the debut of the upgraded Schilka air defence system, which is a radar-based anti-aircraft weapon.

Indian, French air forces to conduct 5-day joint military drill around Jodhpur from January 20

The French and Indian air forces have been conducting the Garuda exercises for the last several years as part of efforts to boost operational cooperation.

IAF team in France to make preparations to induct more Rafale jets

The second batch of four Rafale jets is expected to arrive in India in the next four weeks.

Ongoing process of modernisation with induction of Rafale, Apache will transform IAF: President Ram Nath Kovind

On the occasion of Air Force Day, President Ram Nath Kovind said the nation remains indebted to the contribution of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in securing our skies and assisting civil authorities in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Dassault Aviation, MBDA yet to fulfil offset obligations under Rafale deal: CAG

The Dassault Aviation is the manufacturer of the Rafale jets while the MBDA supplied the missile systems for the aircraft.

In pics | First five Rafale fighter jets arrive at Ambala airbase, greeted with ceremonial welcome by SU-30s

The modern fighter jets were flown-in by seven IAF pilots who were trained on the aircraft by the French Dassault Aviation company.The Rafales fighter jets was given ceremonial welcome by SU-30s.

IAF Chief Bhadauria to receive 5 Rafale jets at Ambala airbase on July 29

The Rafale jets are India's first major acquisition of fighter planes in over two decades, and they are expected to significantly boost the Indian Air Force's combat capabilities.

Air Commodore Hilal Ahmad Rather becomes first Indian pilot to fly Rafale jets

He was previously associated with the weaponisation of the Rafale aircraft for acclimatization to Indian requirements

Rafale Jets: Fighters jets formally inducted into IAF; Here's all you need to know

With the induction of these nuclear-capable fighter jets, the IAF’s firepower and air superiority is set to increase multifold.

Five Rafale fighter Jets leave for India; See pictures

Five Rafale jets built by Dassault Aviation took flight from France for India on July 27 as part of the two countries' 36 fighter jet deal that was signed by the two countries in September 2016.

Rafale jets: First batch likely to arrive in India by July 27; to be based in Ambala

The IAF has been on a high alert for the last two weeks in view of escalation in tension with China following clashes between troops of the two countries in Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh in which 20 Indian Army personnel were killed. The two armies are locked in a bitter standoff in the region for seven weeks.

There will be 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.

IAF may induct first Rafale fighter by September 21

While the formal induction will happen in September, the first batch of four Rafale jets will fly to their home base in India only next April-May. All 36 fighter planes will arrive by September 2022, a small step on the long road towards building a stronger air force.

India says French-made Rafale jets to be inducted in September 2019