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First batch IAF Rafale likely to arrive this month, induction slated for
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 21 (ANI): The Indian Air Force on Monday said that the first batch of IAF Rafale is likely to arrive in India by the end of July and the fighter jet is slated for induction at Air Force Station Ambala on July 29.
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Top IAF brass to meet to discuss China border situation, rapid Rafale depl
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): Amid the ongoing tensions with China, top Air Force commanders will meet this week to discuss the situation on the Line of Actual Control with China in Eastern Ladakh and rapid operational station of the Rafale combat aircraft arriving later this month. Read More
Amid China row, India likely to get six 'fully-loaded' Rafales by July-end
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): Amid the ongoing dispute with China over its aggression along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), India is likely to get around six fully-loaded Rafale fighter aircraft by July-end fitted with the long-range Meteor air to air missiles.
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France to ensure timely delivery of Rafale despite COVID-19 challenges: Ra
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): France has affirmed commitment to ensure timely delivery of Rafale aircraft despite challenges posed by COVID-19 pandemic, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday after holding a telephonic conversation with French Minister of Armed Forces, Florence
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Four Rafales to arrive in India by July-end, India to gain edge over Pak,
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi (India), May 15 (ANI) In a major boost to India's firepower in air, first four Rafale fighter aircraft would start arriving in India by July-end this year from France.
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COVID-19 effect: Delivery of Rafale fighters delayed by 'few weeks'
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 14 (ANI): Due to the coronavirus lockdowns going on in both France and India, the delivery of the first batch of Rafale fighter aircraft has been delayed by a few weeks now.
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Dassault stops production of Rafale jets for India amid COVID-19 lockdo
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 20 (ANI): The production of Rafale fighter jets for India at the Dassault Aviation facility has been stopped till March 31 in view of the French government's precautionary measures to contain coronavirus spread, Indian Air Force (IAF) sources told ANI on Friday, adding
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Gogoi should explain 'clean chit' on Rafale: Sibal
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 18 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal has asked former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, who was nominated to Rajya Sabha on Monday, to explain why the clean chit was given in Rafale case.
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IAF ensuring level-playing field for single, twin engine fighter jets in U
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 12 (ANI): In the 114 multirole fighter aircraft project planned to be built indigenously, the Indian Air Force is now working to prepare a level-playing field for single-engine and twin-engine combat aircraft expected to participate in the competition.
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Four Rafale jets to arrive in India by May, rest at interval of 1.5 months
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 7 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said four of the 36 Rafale fighter jets, which India is procuring from France will arrive here in India by the end of May, while the remaining will arrive at a gap of 1.5 months each.
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IAF ready to take on any target if needed: Air Chief
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Feb 26 (ANI): Air Force Chief RKS Bhadauria on Wednesday said that IAF is ready to take on any enemy target if needed.
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S-400 dominates enemy's airspace, says former Air Chief Dhanoa
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 26 (ANI): Former Air Chief BS Dhanoa said that the S-400 air defence system will enable India to dominate the enemy's airspace and Rafale fighter jets are half a generation ahead of aircraft which Pakistan and China have.
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