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"First time Rafale will be built outside France with major localisation":
Updated : 4 weeks ago IST
Following the Defence Acquisition Council's (DAC) nod to the proposal to buy 114 Rafale Fighter Jets, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Friday emphasised that Rafale aircraft will be manufactured outside France for the first time, with 40 to 50 per cent localisation under the 'Make
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China ran disinformation campaign to hinder Rafale sales, push its J-35 Je
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
China ran a disinformation campaign during Operation Sindoor using fake social media accounts to propagate AI images of supposed French Rafale aircraft "debris" in favour of its own J-35s, according to a US Commission report.
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China ran disinformation campaign to hinder Rafale sales to India after co
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A new US assessment on Wednesday claimed that China 'initiated a disinformation campaign' after the May India-Pakistan conflict to hinder sales of French Rafale aircraft in favour of its own J-35s, using 'fake social media accounts.
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President Murmu takes sortie in Rafale aircraft; describes experience 'unf
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
She is the first President to have taken sortie in two fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force. Earlier, she took a sortie in Sukhoi 30 MKI in 2023, the President's Secretariat said in an official statement.
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President Droupadi Murmu undertakes historic Rafale sortie at Ambala Air F
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
President Droupadi Murmu completed a historic sortie in a Rafale aircraft at Ambala Air Force Station.
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Sudarsan Pattnaik creates sand art to celebrate India's Asia Cup victory
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand art to celebrate India's victory in the Asia Cup 2025
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"Red letter day for India and Indian Navy": Defence expert Ranjeet Rai wel
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Ranjeet Rai said that the Indian Navy will celebrate the signing of the agreement between India and France and termed it a "very important day." He stated that the world would be reporting on India's agreement on the procurement of 26 Rafale aircraft.
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India, France ink inter-governmental agreement for 26 Rafale Marine aircra
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"The agreement includes Training, Simulator, Associated Equipment, Weapons and Performance-Based Logistics. It also includes additional equipment for the existing Rafale fleet of the Indian Air Force (IAF)," the statement said.
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IAF and US Air force complet two day Executive Steering Group meeting for
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Indian Air Force successfully concluded the 25th Executive Steering Group Meeting with the United States Air Force, strengthening ties and operational readiness. Additionally, the IAF participated in Exercise Red Flag 2024 in Alaska, marking a significant milestone with its Rafale aircra
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Dassault sets up MRO for Rafale, Mirage fighters in India; Indian national
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
In a significant development, a major manufacturer of French aircraft, Dassault Aviation has started a new Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Noida to provide support to the French-origin fighter jets operating in the Indian Air Force.
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Congress has a cosy relationship with Pakistan: Anurag Thakur
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
He asked, "Why does Congress repeatedly find itself in cosy relations with Pakistan? Why do they feel compelled to praise Pakistan while living in India? What kind of disgusting politics is this to sing praises of Pakistan during Indian elections to please a particular vote bank? What kind o
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"Exercise will get as real as it can be": Captain Shobhit Mishra as IAF ge
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The preparations of the Indian Air Force for 'Exercise Vayushakti 2024' are in full swing. It will take place on February 17 and all frontline aircraft, including the Rafale fighter jets.
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