Rafale fighter jets to be formally inducted into IAF today at Ambala airbase: Check programme details
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his French counterpart Florence Parly will be the chief guests for the event. The Rafale jets are India's first major acquisition of fighter planes in more than two decades.
Sep 10, 2020, 01:25 AM IST
Induction ceremony of IAF's Rafale fighters on September 10, Rajnath Singh and French Defence Minister to be chief guests
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his French counterpart Florence will be the chief guests for the event.
Sep 09, 2020, 16:16 PM IST
Induction ceremony of Rafale fighter jets into IAF to be held at Ambala airbase on September 10
Earlier, sources had said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is most likely to attend the ceremony.
Sep 07, 2020, 17:21 PM IST
French Defence Minister Florence Parly to visit India on Sept 10 for Rafale jets induction ceremony
Parly will be accompanied by sizeable defence officials and a defence industry delegation on a special plane and will have a full day of engagements. This will be the first foreign visit of the French Minister after the COVID measures were put in place in France.
Sep 07, 2020, 16:08 PM IST
Rajnath Singh to formally induct Rafale fighter jets into IAF on September 10, French Defence Minister also invited
Defence sources told ANI that the induction ceremony would be held after the return of the Defence Minister from Russia where he is scheduled to attend the meeting of the Defence Ministers of the member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation from September 4 to 6.
Aug 28, 2020, 11:55 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi, French Defence Minister likely to attend Rafale induction ceremony in Ambala soon
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French Defence Minister Florence Parly may attend the ceremony to induct the high-profile Rafale fighters jets into the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) 'Golden Arrows' Squadron at the Ambala airbase soon.
Aug 21, 2020, 14:23 PM IST
Day after IAF Rafales land in Ambala, rattled Pakistan cries India indulging in arms buildup
Pakistan on Thursday accused India of "disproportionate arms buildup", adding that it "could also lead to an arms race in South Asia", according to Pakistani news portal The Tribune.
Jul 30, 2020, 17:12 PM IST
IAF gets Rafale power, 17 Squadron Golden Arrows now 'Tip of the Spear'
Each jet was given a special water cannon salute at the strategically-located airbase in the presence of top brass of the Indian Air Force including Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria, who had played a key role as lead negotiator in the procurement of the jets.
Jul 30, 2020, 00:40 AM IST
IAF's Rafale fighter jets has proven its worth in combat: Here's how
India on Wednesday received its first batch of new multi-role fighter aircraft in two decades with the arrival of five Rafale jets, giving the country's air power a strategic edge. The aircraft, having an undisputed track record and considered one of the most potent combat jets globally, landed at the Ambala Air Force base at around 3.14 pm to a rousing reception.
Jul 29, 2020, 23:21 PM IST
From speed to weapon capabilities, Rafale is way ahead: Home Minister Amit Shah
Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, he called it a historic day for the Indian Air Force (IAF) and a proud moment for India.
Jul 29, 2020, 21:17 PM IST
How Rafale fighters give IAF massive edge over China and Pakistan: Explained
The aircraft, having an undisputed track record and considered one of the most potent combat jets globally, landed at the Ambala Air Force airbase.
Jul 29, 2020, 19:32 PM IST
IAF Chief welcomes Rafale fighters, pilots at Ambala airbase, jets accorded ceremonial water salute: Watch video
Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria was accompanied by Air Officer Commanding in Chief (AOC-in-C), Western Air Command Air Marshal Balakrishnan Suresh and other IAF officers.
Jul 29, 2020, 18:35 PM IST
Rajnath Singh shares touchdown video of Rafale fighter jets at Ambala IAF airbase: Watch
Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh shared a touchdown video of the Rafale fighter jets at the Ambala IAF airbase.
Jul 29, 2020, 17:04 PM IST
Rajnath Singh welcomes Rafale fighters, warns China and Pakistan against threatening India's territorial integrity
Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, the Defence Minister said, "I would like to add, if it is anyone who should be worried about or critical about this new capability of the Indian Air Force, it should be those who want to threaten our territorial integrity."
Jul 29, 2020, 16:13 PM IST
IAF Sukhoi Su-30MKIs escort Rafales as the jets move towards Ambala Air Force Station
It is a video which will send shivers down the spine of India's enemy. As the five Rafale fighters entered the Indian air space, the IAF sent two Sukhoi Su-30MKIs to escort the newest combat aircraft in the country's armoury.
Jul 29, 2020, 14:42 PM IST
IAF Rafales enter Indian airspace, establish contact with Navy's INS Kolkata, exchange greetings
India's incoming Rafale fighter jets which are expected to land at the Ambala Air Force base at around 2 PM today (29 July), established contact with Indian Navy warship INS Kolkata situated in the Western Arabian Sea.
Jul 29, 2020, 14:11 PM IST
IAF Rafale fighters arrive at Ambala air base today, set to change war dynamics
The Rafale aircraft are expected to significantly boost the Indian Air Force's combat capabilities.
Jul 29, 2020, 01:30 AM IST
IAF Air Commodore Hilal Ahmad Rather, a Kashmir native, played a key role in Rafale delivery
A person who played a significant role in the quick delivery of the jets to India is Air Commodore Hilal Ahmad Rather who is presently India’s Air Attache to France.
Jul 28, 2020, 16:46 PM IST
Air Marshal (Retd) Raghunath Nambiar lauds Rafale fighter jets, says its entry into India at this juncture very important
Nambiar further added, "If you had to compare Rafale against Chengdu J-20, I think Rafale stands head and shoulders above them."
Jul 27, 2020, 19:48 PM IST
Designer of patches for Rafale fighter jets pilots wanted to be IAF pilot, says motivated by his heroes
Speaking on this, Saurav Chordia said, "I always wanted to join airforce but could not due to medical reason. But I do this as a hobby and was passionate about the airforce."
Jul 27, 2020, 18:36 PM IST
