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Defence Ministry grants initial nod to buy 26 Rafales, 3 Scorpene submarin
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
In a major development, the Defence Ministry today gave an initial nod to the plans to buy 26 Rafale fighter aircraft and three Scorpene class conventional submarines from France.
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India to buy 26 Rafales, 3 Scorpene submarines from France, deals likely t
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The proposals have been placed before the Defence Ministry by the defence forces and are likely to be announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France this week, government sources told ANI.
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"All 36 Rafales for Indian Air Force have been delivered on time," confirm
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The Ambassador of France to India, Emmanuel Lenain has confirmed that all 36 Rafales have been delivered to India on time despite Covid-19, and added that people in the industry have worked extra shifts to make it happen.
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PM Modi's visit special, several deals in pipeline; Indian Army in parade,
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
India and France are working on several commercial and government-to-government agreements that may be inked during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's forthcoming visit to France.
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"Wanted to have Indian troops in parade, Indian Rafales in sky...": Envoy
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France on its National Day, French Ambassador Emmanuel Lenain expressed the desire to have Indian troops participate in the parade and Indian Rafales in the sky to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the strategic partnership between the two
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IAF Rafale jets carry out exercises in Indian Ocean Region
Updated : 3 years ago IST
"Four IAF Rafales flew a long-range mission for over six hours into the IOR. The aircraft "fought" through a large force engagement en route to their Weapon Release Point," Indian Air Force stated.
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France, India to start 'Orion' military exercise today
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Taking to Twitter, France Ambassador Emmanuel Lenain said, "France warmly welcomes the @IAF_MCC contingent that will take part in exercise #Orion2023 from today! French & Indian #Rafale jets will soon fly together in the skies of France."
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Indian Rafales to take part in French multinational exercise Orion
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
"Indian Air Force Rafale fighter jets are likely to fly to France to participate in Exercise Orion being held at a French air base there. The wargames are planned to be held from the third week of April to May 5," defence officials told ANI.
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"Proud to see all 36 rafales on India's soil": French envoy to India
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Taking to Twitter, Lenain said, "Proud to see all 36 Rafales on India's soil and fully equipped with India-specific enhancements."
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If India wants, we are ready to provide more Rafales: French Defence Minis
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): Citing close strategic ties between India and France, French Defence Minister Florence Parly on Friday said her country was ready to provide more Rafale combat aircraft if India wants them.
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Three more Rafale fighters to arrive from France
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 13 (ANI): In a major boost for the Indian Air Force during the ongoing military standoff with China, three more Rafales will arrive in India's Jamnagar in Gujarat on Wednesday evening from France.
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Rafales have landed but Rahul Gandhi yet to take off, says Rajnath Singh
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Kevadia (Gujarat) [India], September 2 (ANI): Slamming Congress and the Gandhi family for institutionalising corruption, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday pointed out that while Rafale had landed in India Rahul Gandhi is yet to take off.
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