IAF getting 5 Rafale fighters by July-end, air and ground crew fully trained on the jet, weapons systems
The first batch of five Rafale fighter jets, which are expected to significantly boost the combat capability of the Indian Air Force (IAF), is likely to arrive in India by the end of July, according to an official statement on Monday.
Jul 20, 2020, 22:27 PM IST
Rafale fighters to IAF will not be delayed, France assures India
The aircraft is capable of carrying a range of potent weapons. European missile maker MBDA's Meteor beyond visual range air-to-air missile and Scalp cruise missile will be the mainstay of the weapons package of the Rafale jets.
May 25, 2020, 07:21 AM IST
India may buy 36 more Rafale fighter jets from France, deal likely to be signed in early 2020
An Indian Defence Research Wing report published on Saturday said that the new order will be inked in early 2020.
Sep 22, 2019, 15:38 PM IST
India, France NSA-level talks underway, sale of 36 more Rafale jets may be discussed
NSA-level talks are being held in the national capital on Thursday.
Aug 29, 2019, 13:18 PM IST
Results would have been different if we had Rafale: PM Narendra Modi on IAF airstrikes in Pakistan
The absence of Rafale was felt during IAF airstrikes in Pakistan, said PM Modi on Saturday.
Mar 02, 2019, 22:55 PM IST
SC to hear on February 26 pleas seeking review of Rafale verdict
The review petition has been filed by former Union ministers Yashwant Sinha and Arun Shourie as also activist lawyer Prashant Bhushan.
Feb 22, 2019, 21:32 PM IST
President Ram Nath Kovind hails Rafale jets, says they will improve IAF's strike capability
President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the joint sitting of Parliament at the start of the Budget Session on Thursday.
Jan 31, 2019, 22:07 PM IST
Rafale deal allegations put to rest with Supreme Court observation, says Nirmala Sitharaman
Addressing a press conference in the national capital, Sitharaman said that the apex court has gone through all aspect of the pricing and replied to all the queries.
Dec 14, 2018, 16:55 PM IST
Amid row over Rafale deal, Dassault unveils fighter jets for IAF
The first look of the advanced fighter jets was unveiled at Istre-Le Tube airbase in France.
Nov 13, 2018, 14:15 PM IST
Amid political row, Dassault Aviation says 'will deliver Rafale jets to India from 2019'
Amid the political controversy over Rafale deal with France, the Dassault Aviation has announced that it will deliver the fighter jets to India from 2019 and may see new orders in coming months, reported news agency Reuters.
Oct 15, 2018, 22:35 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman to visit France, take stock of progress of Rafale fighter jets supply
Nirmala Sitharaman will take stock of progress in the supply of 36 Rafale jets by Dassault to the Indian Air Force under a Rs 58,000-crore deal.
Oct 09, 2018, 21:33 PM IST
Rafale deal info not being revealed in national interest: MoS
Refuting the allegations of irregularities in the deal, Bhamre said all norms and procedures were followed.
Oct 04, 2018, 23:49 PM IST
Thanks for bringing attention back to great Rafale robbery: Rahul Gandhi hits back at Arun Jaitley
Suggesting that a joint Parliamentary committee be constituted to look into the purchase of the fighter jets from France, Congress president Rahul Gandhi sought a response from Arun Jaitley in the next 24 hours.
Aug 29, 2018, 18:15 PM IST
Arun Jaitley tears into Congress over Rafale deal, accuses it of 'seriously compromising' country's security
Rahul Gandhi on Thursday continued his attack on the government over the Rafale aircraft deal.
Feb 08, 2018, 22:10 PM IST
Rafale deal is a 'scam': Rahul Gandhi questions Modi government for not sharing details
India and France signed the inter-government agreement for buying 36 Rafale fighters, off the shelf, on September 23, 2016.
Feb 06, 2018, 17:14 PM IST
Qatar, France sign USD 1bn Rafale fighter jets deal amid Gulf crisis
Since June 5, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt have diplomatically isolated Qatar, accusing the emirate of supporting Islamist extremists.
Dec 07, 2017, 20:11 PM IST
Prepared for a two-front war but want peace: Army Chief Bipin Rawat
Army chief General Bipin Rawat today said his force is prepared for a two-front war involving Pakistan and China simultaneously but emphasised on the need to look at cooperation and not confrontation with Beijing.
Jan 02, 2017, 20:14 PM IST
Pathankot terror attack was a setback; would like to have more Rafale fighter jets: IAF Chief Arup Raha
Indian Air Force Chief Arup Raha on Tuesday said that the Pathankot terror attack was a set back for the IAF.
Oct 04, 2016, 13:33 PM IST
HUGE BOOST! India to take delivery of Rafale fighter jets sooner than expected - Details inside
The early arrival of the jets assumes significance as India is hoping to replace or retire a significant number of its old fighter jets.
Oct 02, 2016, 17:28 PM IST
'India may deploy N-capable Rafale jets on China, Pak borders'
India will deploy the new French-made fighters in the disputed areas bordering Pakistan and China, state-run Global Times reported.
Sep 30, 2016, 17:24 PM IST
