Rafale Aircraft
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Induction of Rafale aircraft into Indian Air Force by 2022: IAF Chief
India | Jun 19, 2021, 01:06 PM ISTOn the operationalisation plan, you are aware, we are fully operational.. so, in terms of time, we will be absolutely on time," he told reporters after reviewing the Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) at the Air Force Academy in Dundigal.
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Four more Rafale jets arrive in India from France
India | Apr 21, 2021, 11:12 PM ISTAir Chief Marshal Bhadauria visited a Rafale aircraft training facility on the third day of his five-day visit to France. He also thanked the French aerospace industry for ensuring timely delivery of the jets.
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Rahul Gandhi attacks govt on Rafale jet deal
India | Apr 06, 2021, 12:50 PM ISTCongress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday took a swipe at the government over the Rafale fighter jet deal, saying karma is the ledger of one's action and no one can escape it.
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Three more Rafale fighter jets to land in India today
India | Mar 31, 2021, 11:32 AM IST3 more Rafale fighter jets will join land in India today. The fighter jets will join the Golden Arrows Squadron in Ambala.
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Major boost for IAF, 10 Rafales to join in one month
India | Mar 28, 2021, 02:56 PM 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.
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Rafale has caused worries in China's camp, says IAF Chief
India | Feb 04, 2021, 01:48 PM ISTNoting 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.
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Republic Day 2021: Culmination of R-Day parade with Rafale aircraft
News | Jan 26, 2021, 12:20 PM ISTParade 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.
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IAF, FASF conclude Desert Knight 2021 Exercise in Jodhpur | In Pics
India | Jan 23, 2021, 10:48 PM ISTBoth 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.
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Rafale to feature in Republic Day parade for first time
News | Jan 19, 2021, 07:00 PM ISTThe 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.
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Rafale combat jets' next batch to arrive in India in November
India | Oct 16, 2020, 06:54 AM ISTThe Indian Air Force is making preparations to receive the second lot of Rafale combat aircraft built by French company Dassault Aviation by next month.
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Breaking Glass Ceiling: Rafale's squadron Golden Arrows to get first woman fighter pilot soon
India | Sep 21, 2020, 02:53 PM ISTA 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.
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MS Dhoni hails induction of Rafale jets: 'With IAF, the potent bird's lethality will only increase'
Cricket | Sep 10, 2020, 01:07 PM ISTMS 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.
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Threat to blow up Rafale air base in Ambala
India | Aug 22, 2020, 03:04 PM ISTA 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.
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Rafales will provide India major advantage in Tibet in case of aerial combat: Ex-IAF Chief BS Dhanoa
India | Aug 02, 2020, 09:08 PM ISTDhanoa 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.
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Sachin Tendulkar congratulates IAF for adding 'state-of-the-art' Rafale Jets to fleet
Cricket | Jul 30, 2020, 08:04 PM ISTSachin 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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Watch: Ambala Police make announcement of 'no videography' of Rafale jets
News | Jul 28, 2020, 11:09 PM ISTAmbala 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.
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What makes Rafale one of the world's most powerful fighter jets
Fyi | Jul 28, 2020, 03:07 PM ISTThe 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.
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How armed Rafale fighter jet increases Indian firepower in the sky
Fyi | Jul 23, 2020, 05:09 PM ISTHere'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.
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India likely to get first batch of six 'fully-loaded' Rafale jets by July-end
India | Jun 29, 2020, 05:12 PM ISTIndia 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.