The French contingent will comprise three Rafale fighter jets, one Multirole Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft and one A400M, with a total of 160 Air Force personnel.
The air show showcased movements by the Air Warrior Drill Team, the skydiving team, and impeccable formations of Rafale, Jaguar, and AN-32, said the IAF.
The second round of negotiations between India and France started on Monday and are expected to continue for the next 10-12 days, defence sources told ANI.
Noting that the government is making all efforts to strengthen armed forces and keep them battle-ready, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday made strong attack on Congress over its criticism of the Agniveer scheme, alleging that the member of the opposition party "cannot see armed forc
India and France are carrying out negotiations for the price and other related issues for the all-important 26 Rafale Marine fighter aircraft deal for the Indian Navy.
In a significant development, contract negotiations between governments of India and France for the over Rs 50,000 crore 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets deal is scheduled to begin on May 30 as a high-level French team would be arriving here.
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
The Indian Air Force (IAD) on Saturday displayed its combat firepower in 'Exercise Vayushakti 2024' at Pokhran Range near Jaisalmer. A range of the country's enviable air assets, including Rafale fighters, LCH Prachand Chinook and Apache demonstrated their capabilities for the first time
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.
All frontline aircraft, including the Rafale fighter jets and Prachand attack choppers, will take part in the Indian Air Force's Exercise Vayushakti, said Vice Chief Air Marshal AP Singh on Friday.
A major attraction of the flypast was a "vertical charlie" manoeuvre by a single Rafale aircraft which carried out a series of rolls while flying vertical before disappearing into the blue skies.