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  Macron urges Europe to rethink US' F-35 jets dependence, promotes Rafale for strategic autonomy

  World | June 20, 2025 20:44 IST

  The timing of Macron's message comes at a time when the Trump administration is signalling a possible rollback of NATO commitments, echoing doubts from Trump's first term, European leaders are increasingly being pushed to bolster their own defence capabilities.

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  Dassault Aviation, Tata Advanced Systems to jointly manufacture Rafale jet fuselage in India

  Business | June 05, 2025 18:28 IST

  The first fuselage sections are expected to roll off the assembly line in financial year 2028, with the facility expected to deliver up to two complete fuselages per month, Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) said.

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  Rafale jets hit nine terror camps in Pakistan and PoK with Scalp missiles and Hammer bombs

  India | May 07, 2025 6:44 IST

  Operation Sindoor: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been constantly monitoring the Operation Sindoor throughout the night. The strike called by the Indian forces on all the nine targets has been successful, sources further revealed.

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  India, France ink Rs 63,000-cr deal for 26 advanced Rafale Marine combat jets: All you need to know

  India | April 28, 2025 14:55 IST

  India is procuring the jets from French defence major Dassault Aviation for deployment on board aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. The defence and strategic ties between India and France have been on an upswing in the last few years.

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  India, France to sign Rs 63,000 crore contract for Rafale-Marine fighter jets on April 28: Reports

  India | April 19, 2025 21:22 IST

  The contract will include 22 single-seat Rafale-M jets and four twin-seat trainers, along with a comprehensive package for fleet maintenance, logistical support, personnel training, and indigenous component manufacturing.

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  Why India needs Rafale-M jets, how will its induction enhance Navy's strength in Indian Ocean?

  Explainers | April 09, 2025 18:55 IST

  The Rafale-M jets will give India an edge in the highly contested areas, including the Strait of Malacca and the South China Sea and others, as they offer quick strike capability to the Indian Navy.

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  India clears deal of 26 Rafales for Navy: Key features that distinguish it from IAF version

  World | April 09, 2025 14:58 IST

  According to government sources, India has cleared a deal to buy 26 Rafale jets for the Indian Navy. The deal is likely to be sealed when the French Defence Minister comes to India later this month, a report claims.

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  Top 7 fighter jets that make enemies shiver | See Pics

  World | February 02, 2025 19:01 IST

  Fighter jets are one of the most crucial elements of modern warfare, as they enable a country to penetrate deep inside the enemy's territory and launch decisive attacks. Great military powers like the United States, Russia, and India, among others, maintain their air superiority through these jets.

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  Republic Day celebrations 2025: IAF fly-past displays thrilling show at Kartavya Path | Pics

  India | January 26, 2025 20:10 IST

  The 76th Republic Day was celebrated with patriotic fervour and gaiety across India. President Droupadi Murmu unfurled the Tricolour at Kartavya Path, near the iconic India Gate. IAF's fighter jets and helicopters displayed thrilling fly-pasts.

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  Indian, French governments negotiate 26 Rafale fighter aircraft deal for Indian Navy | DETAILS

  India | June 14, 2024 15:45 IST

  The overall project is likely to be worth over Rs 50,000 crore, which would help increase the number of these advanced aircraft in the Indian inventory to 62, sources said.

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  India to buy 26 Rafale fighter aircraft, 3 Scorpene submarines for Navy from France

  India | July 13, 2023 15:51 IST

  Rafale deal: As per the proposals, the Indian Navy will get 22 single-seated Rafale Marine aircraft along with four trainer aircraft.

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  India may purchase 26 Rafales M from France: How are they different from Rafales we already have?

  India | July 11, 2023 13:34 IST

  India has already procured 36 Rafale jets from France for its Air Force in September 2016 and now the country is planning to buy 26 Rafale M jets, during PM Modi's visit to the European nation.

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  What Shivangi Singh, only female Rafale fighter pilot said on flying over Ladakh amid China standoff

  India | May 25, 2023 20:59 IST

  Shivangi Singh hit headlines after becoming Indian Air Force’s first woman pilot to fly the Rafale fighter aircraft and she also took part in the Indian Air Force tableau at the Republic Day parade.

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  Super International: Indian Airforce is participating in France-Greece exercise for the first time

  News | May 03, 2023 11:10 IST

  Super Fast International: For the first time, the Indian Air Force is participating in the France-Greece exercise.

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  Historic! Navy's Light Combat Aircraft, MiG-29K jets land, take-off on INS Vikrant | WATCH

  India | February 07, 2023 6:20 IST

  Indian Navy takes a significant step towards operationalising Indigenous aircraft carrier by successful landing of MiG-29K on INS Vikrant by Naval pilots demonstrating India's prowess in Aircraft Carrier design, construction and operations while enhancing combat readiness, Navy said in a statement.

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  Republic Day 2023: 50 aircraft to take part in Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path, says IAF

  India | January 19, 2023 15:29 IST

  This will be the first Republic Day celebrations hosted at the ceremonial boulevard after Rajpath was renamed Kartavya Path last year.

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  'Pegasus, Rafale...': Nirmala Sitharaman says Oppn continuously ran negative campaigns

  India | January 17, 2023 10:00 IST

  Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman slammed the Opposition for running 'negative' campaigns against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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  India to receive its last Rafale fighter jet by December 15

  India | November 09, 2022 15:45 IST

  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.

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  Why Rafale Is Crucial For Indian Air Force? What Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhry Said On The Matter

  News | September 02, 2022 14:45 IST

  भारत का पहला विमानवाहक पोत 'INS Vikrant' Indian Navy में का हिस्सा बन गया है. PM Narendra Modi ने इसे देश को समर्पित किया. दूसरी तरफ वायुसेना प्रमुख एयर चीफ मार्शल वीआर चौधरी (Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhry) ने India TV से बातचीत में वायुसेना के बेड़े में शामिल होने वाले हथियारों और एयरक्राफ्ट के बारे में खास बातचीत की. इस दौरान उन्होंने Indian Air Force के लिए Rafale विमानों की एहिमियत बताई.#insvikrant #rafel #indianairforce #indiatv

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  INS Vikrant Is Back! Indian Navy Welcomes New Flag

  News | September 02, 2022 14:47 IST

  भारत का पहला विमानवाहक पोत 'INS Vikrant' Indian Navy में शामिल हो गया है. इसके साथ ही Indian Navy को उसका नया निशान भी मिल गया. इसमें से अंग्रेजो के समय से जोड़े गए कुछ प्रतीकों को हटाया गया है. PM Narendra Modi ने इसे देश को समर्पित किया.#indiannavy #insvikrant #pmnarendramodi #indiatv