Major boost for IAF, 10 Rafales to join in one month
India | March 28, 2021 14:56 ISTThe new additions would increase the number of these planes to 21 as already 11 of these planes are flying with the Ambala-based 17 Squadron.
The new additions would increase the number of these planes to 21 as already 11 of these planes are flying with the Ambala-based 17 Squadron.
Noting the actions and capabilities of the Chinese side, the IAF Chief said, "They had brought their J-20 fighter aircraft (to areas close to Eastern Ladakh) and they go off from there but that is the flexibility of airpower.
Parade culminates with a single Rafale aircraft flying at a speed of 900km/hr carrying out a ‘Vertical Charlie’. The aircraft is piloted by Gp Capt Harkirat Singh, Shaurya Chakra, Commanding Officer of 17 Squadron with Sqn Ldr Kislaykant.
Both Air Forces exercised in realistic settings with an aim to enhance operational capabilities and interoperability. The exercise provided an opportunity to share best practices and evolve operational concepts; particularly for effective combat employment of the Rafale fleet.
The newly inducted Rafale fighter aircraft will feature in India's Republic Day parade on January 26 and culminate the flypast by carrying out the 'Vertical Charlie' formation.
The Indian Air Force is making preparations to receive the second lot of Rafale combat aircraft built by French company Dassault Aviation by next month.
A woman fighter pilot of the Indian Air Force will soon join the Golden Arrows squadron operating the newly-inducted Rafale fighter jets, official sources said on Monday. The woman pilot is undergoing training to fly Rafale aircraft, they said.
MS Dhoni hailed the induction of five Rafale jets into the Indian Air Force, writing that the 'lethality' of the jets will only increase at the hands of IAF pilots.
A letter to blow up the Indian Air Force station in Ambala, Haryana, where the first batch of five Rafale aircraft are stationed, was received by authorities, police said on Saturday.
Dhanoa said the Rafale jets along with S-400 missile systems will give the Indian Air Force a major combat edge in the entire region and that India's adversaries will think twice before starting a war with it.
Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday congratulated the Indian Air Force on adding the Rafale Jets to the fleet, saying that it is a massive upgrade for the Defence Forces.
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Ambala Police made special announcement in the area to prevent people from going at their rooftops and making videos and clicking pictures of Rafale aircraft when the fighter jets make their landing at Ambala airbase.
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.
Here's how Rafale fighter jets are going to dramatically increase India's firepower in the sky. Want to know more about punch Rafale packs in its weapon systems? Read on to know all about Meteor, SCALP, MICA missiles that are sure to give the enemy a mortal scare.
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. The Rafales along with the Meteor missiles which can hit targets at more than 150 km strike range will give an edge to the Indian Air Force over the Chinese Air Force.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called on French President Emmanuel Macron here on Tuesday and the two leaders discussed stronger India-France defence and strategic ties during their "very warm and productive" meeting.
An Indian Defence Research Wing report published on Saturday said the new order will be inked in early 2020.
As per defence sources, 'RB' stands for Air Force chief-designate Air Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria, who played a key role in negotiations for procuring 36 Rafale jets in the flyaway condition.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along with a team of senior officials, is scheduled to travel to France for receiving the first aircraft in a ceremony. India has signed a multi-billion dollar deal with France and Dassault Aviation for procuring 36 Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
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