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Induction of Rafale jets crucial considering atmosphere on border: Rajnath

Rajnath Singh used a ceremony marking induction of five Rafale jets into IAF to send a strong message to China over its belligerence in Ladakh, saying national security is a major priority for India

IAF inducts Rafale in Golden Arrows squadron, all eyes now on deployment

With the induction complete all eyes will be on the first deployment of the medium multi-role combat aircraft, likely along the international border

French Minister arrives in Delhi, to attend Rafale induction ceremony

French Defence Minister Florence Parly arrived here in the national capital on an official visit on Thursday morning, ahead of the formal induction of the first five Indian Air Force Rafale jets at Ambala.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of the Armed Forces of France Florence Parly will be the Chief Guest for the Rafale induction ceremony at Air Force Station in Ambala.This will be Parly's third official visit to India since 2017.To be formally inducted in the IAF, the Rafale fighter aircraft will be part of 17 Squadron, the "Golden Arrows." The first five Indian Air Force Rafale aircraft arrived at Air Force Station, Ambala from France on July 27, 2020.Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar, Dr G Satheesh Reddy, Secretary Department of Defence R & D and Chairman DRDO along with other senior officers of the Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces will be present to mark a very ...

Rafale induction: Five new birds fly into Golden Arrows' quiver

The first of the Rafale fighters join Indian Air Force today, all 36 by 2022

IAF to formally induct Rafale jets on Sept 10; French defence min to attend

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, his French counterpart and India's top military brass will attend a ceremony in Ambala airbase on Thursday to formally induct five Rafale jets into IAF, officials said

French Defence Minister Florence Parly to visit India for Rafale induction

The minister will participate in a ceremony to mark the induction of the French-made jets

Worried about probable bird-hits, IAF concerned over security of Rafale

Air Marshal Manvendra Singh has written to Chief Secretary, Haryana, stating that the birds flying around IAF's base in Ambala can pose a threat to the fighter aircraft, especially Rafale

Rafale to give India major advantage in case of aerial combat: B S Dhanoa

Dhanoa, known as the architect of the Balakot strikes, said the Rafale jets along with S-400 missile systems will give the Indian Air Force a major combat edge in the entire region

NEP 2020 more important than Rafale jets, should be implemented: Shiv Sena

The New Education Policy 2020 unveiled is more important than procurement of Rafale fighter planes but there are concerns on its proper implementation, Shiv Sena said in its mouthpiece Saamna

MIG-21 to Rafale: Key additions to India's air prowess over the years

India has acquired some of the key fighter jet acquisitions over the years and the combat capabilities they possess that made India's airmen a force to reckon with

Rafales are here: PM Narendra Modi says no virtue like protecting country

Congress raised questions over their price and "delay" in acquisition

LIVE: Rajasthan Governor issues order to convene session from August 14

The five French Rafale fighter jets touched down at Haryana's Ambala today. Stay tuned for latest news live updates

Celebrations galore in Ambala as first batch of Rafale jets arrive

The Rafale jets were purchased when they fully met the operational requirements of the IAF

Will India have an edge over Pakistan, China after all 36 Rafales join IAF?

Experts said Rafales could be a game-changer for India after all the 36 jets join the Indian Air Force as no aircraft in possession of any country in the neighbourhood will be able to match Rafale

PM Modi, Rajnath Singh welcome Rafale jets; Amit Shah says historic day

The Rafales were escorted by two Sukhoi 30 MKIs after they entered the Indian air space and were given a water salute when they landed in Ambala

Watch: The touchdown of Rafale fighter aircraft at Ambala airbase

In pictures: Five Rafale fighter jets arrive in Ambala

The five French Rafale fighter jets touched down at Haryana's Ambala after covering a distance of nearly 7,000 km to join the Indian Air Force

Giving IAF a strategic edge, fleet of 5 Rafale combat jets arrive in India

The fleet, comprising three single seater and two twin seater aircraft, are being inducted into the IAF as part of its Ambala-based No 17 Squadron, also known as the 'Golden Arrows'

Security up, photography of Rafales banned ahead of landing in Ambala

Air base is surrounded by villages including Dhulkot, Baldev Nagar, Garnala and Panjokhara and National Highway 1-A

Indian technicians, pilots capable of using Rafale at their best: France

The French Envoy stated he is very proud to say that the first batch of Rafale is reaching Indian soil