United Arab Emirates' (UAE) Al Dhafra airbase, where the five Rafale fighter planes of the Indian Air Force (IAF) halted overnight yesterday, was in a state of high alert when Iranian missiles landed near the base, US media reported.
Indian Air Force's first batch of 5 Rafale aircraft has arrived at the Ambala airbase. The IAF pilots have flown the aircrafts from Al Dhafra airbase in UAE, where they had made an overnight halt.
Ahead of Rafale jets landing in Ambala on July 29, Police informed about the security arrangements.
Official sources said the Rafale jets are likely to be deployed in the Ladakh sector as part of IAF's efforts to enhance its operational capabilities along Line of Actual Control with China in view of the border row with the country.
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The first batch of five Rafales is on its way to India. Pictures have emerged of the mid-air refueling of the aircraft at a height of 30,000 feet. The jets took off from the Merignac airbase in French post city of Bordeaux on Monday and will arrive in India on Wednesday afternoon after covering a distance of nearly 7,000 km.
Rafale fighter jets, which are currently flying at great speed towards India, will arrive in the country at 2 pm tomorrow (July 29). The fighter jets will land at Indian Air Force base in Ambala, Haryana.
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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.
Air Marshal (Retd) Raghunath Nambiar on the first batch of Rafale jets coming to India said it wouldn't have been possible without Prime Minister Narendra Modi's fortunate step. "The PM, to put it in simple words, cut the clutter.
Air Marshal (Retd) Raghunath Nambiar called Rafale as the 'best aircraft' in the sky. He said the jet stands head against Chengdu J-20 if compared.
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Indian pilots would be flying five Rafale jets from France on Monday and reach the Ambala Air Force station on Wednesday. The team would take a night halt at Al Dhafra air base near Abu Dhabi in the UAE.
The first batch of Rafale jets took off from France to join the Indian Air Force on July 27.
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.
5 Rafale aircrafts have taken off from France airbase will take a 24 hour halt in Abu Dhabi and will reach Ambala airbase on 29th July.
The Indian Air Force has said Rafale fighter jets will be inducted at Air Force Station Ambala on July 29 subject to weather. The final induction ceremony will take place in second half of August 20.
Rafale fighter jets will soon be inducted in Indian Air Force dramatically increasing its capabilities and firepower. The advanced fighter jet will increase India's strategic and tactical depth in South Asian region. First Rafale fighter jets will land in India on July 29.
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The first batch of five Rafale fighter jets is likely to arrive in India by July-end. The aircraft will be inducted at Air Force Station Ambala on July 29, subject to weather conditions. The final induction ceremony will take place in the second half of August.
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