Naval variant of Rafale jets to equip Indian Navy, says Dassault Aviation
India | July 15, 2023 16:11 ISTNotably, India is procuring the Rafale jets for deployment on the indigenously built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.
Notably, India is procuring the Rafale jets for deployment on the indigenously built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.
Rafale fighter jet news: The Rafale was inducted swiftly into the Indian Air Force at the peak of the conflict with China and had started operating over Ladakh within a week of its arrival in the country.
The first batch of 5 Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation's Merignac facility in France is on way to India. One of the world's most powerful fighter jets will be inducted to the Indian Air Force's Golden Arrows Squadron in Ambala. IndiaTvNews.com explains what makes the Rafale fighter jets the most destructive, powerful flying machine in the world.
The first batch of 5 Rafale fighter jets on Monday flew out of France and will land in India on July 29 to join the Indian Air Force. India will get a total of 36 Rafale jets after government-to-government deal between India and France in 2016.
The reaction of Dassault Aviation, the manufacturer of Rafale, came after the Supreme Court dismissed petitions seeking a court-monitored probe into the Rs 59,000-crore Rafale fighter jet deal.
The Dassault CEO's response on Rahul Gandhi's charge that Dassault was covering up for possible cronyism in awarding the offset deal to Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group.
In an interview, Trappier said that Dassault Aviation gad chosen Reliance as a partner.
In its defence, Dassault Aviation clarified that it freely chose to make a partnership with India’s Reliance Group.
Speaking to the press on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session, Macron described Rafale as a "government-to-government" discussion.
Dassault Aviation, in a statement, said that Rafale jet deal was a government-to-government agreement.
IAF chief Birender Singh Dhanoa, who is presently on a three-day visit to France, is expected to assess and discuss if the supply of the Rafale jets could be expedited.
Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group and Rafale maker Dassault Aviation today announced a joint venture (JV) that will be a key player in execution of offset contract worth about Rs 22,000 crore.
India’s plan to own Rafale fighters will soon turn into reality with all details of the much anticipated contract for 36 jets finalised.
Istres: French defence major Dassault Aviation on Wednesday handed over the first two upgraded Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft with advanced navigational, radar and missile systems to India amidst continuing stalemate on the over USD 20
Bengaluru: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said he has asked the Contract Negotiation Committee (CNC) to submit by last week of February or early March a detailed report on the multi-billion-dollar deal to buy Rafale
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