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  IAF urges govt to buy 114 Made in India Rafales after success in Operation Sindoor

  India | September 12, 2025 23:40 IST

  The proposal was put forth by the IAF after the Rafales performed exceptionally during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. At present, the IAF has 36 Rafale jets.

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  Rafale-M jets, scorpene submarines project: Major announcement on key defence procurement deal

  India | December 02, 2024 20:55 IST

  Earlier, Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), held under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, approved three proposals on July 13, 2023. The DAC granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for procurement of 26 Rafale Marine aircraft.

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  Watch India TV Special show Haqikat Kya Hai | July 30, 2020

  Hakikat Kya Hai | July 30, 2020 21:53 IST

  Watch India TV program Haqikat Kya hai to know the truth behind the story.

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  Watch: Ground report from Rafale's first home base at Ambala

  Special Report | July 29, 2020 22:59 IST

  Rafale fighter jets, the mighty war-machines, landed on Indian soil on afternoon on Wednesday. The fighter jets not only improve Indian firepower in the sky but are also a gamechanger in South Asian region.

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  COVID vaccine along with Rafale jets would have been better: CM Soren

  News | July 29, 2020 22:10 IST

  The Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren commented over arrival of first batch Rafale fighter jets from France.

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  OMG: 5 Rafales make entry into India, throw Pakistan-China in a fix

  Oh My God | July 29, 2020 19:25 IST

  Five Rafale fighter jets have made entry into India. This is sure to boost IAF's firepower. But all-weather friends Pakistan and China are now in a fix. Have a look at the humorous dig.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Why India sought emergency delivery of Rafale fighter jets from France

  Aaj Ki Baat | July 27, 2020 23:02 IST

  Why India sought emergency delivery of Rafale fighter jets from France? Why Centre banned 47 more Chinese apps in India on grounds of national security? Watch detailed coverage on Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma.

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  Watch: First batch of Rafale fighter jets take off from France to join Indian Air Force

  News | July 27, 2020 16:40 IST

  The first batch of Rafale jets took off from France to join the Indian Air Force on July 27.

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  Make aero engines in India for self-reliance: Defence experts

  India | June 20, 2019 21:13 IST

    Defence experts, including aerospace scientists and engineers, on Thursday, urged the Indian government and industry to step up indigenous design and development of aero gas turbine engines for self-reliance in production of military and civil aircraft.

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  Supreme Court to hear petition against Rafale deal today

  India | October 10, 2018 0:01 IST

  A plea which was filed earlier by Advocate ML Sharma, alleging discrepancies in the fighter jet deal with France and seeking a stay on it will also come up for hearing on Wednesday.

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  Rafale fighter jets 'highly capable', can prove to be 'game changer' for IAF, says Air Marshal R Nambiar

  India | October 07, 2018 11:37 IST

  "It provides us with a huge modicum of capability which never existed in this part of the world," he stated.

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  HAL, Dassault Aviation had 'serious differences' when UPA was negotiating Rafale deal: Sources

  India | September 20, 2018 21:28 IST

  According to PTI sources, the HAL in a letter dated October 11, 2012, to the defence ministry brought out various disagreements pertaining to the work share between HAL and the Dassault Aviation, the makers of Rafale jets.

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  Nirmala Sitharaman in Aap ki Adalat: ‘Rafale deal finalised in accordance with IAF’s requirements'

  India | September 15, 2018 17:42 IST

  The defence minister said that the fighter jet deal was clinched at a lower price compared to what was being negotiated by the previous UPA regime.

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  Congress chief Rahul Gandhi alleges corruption in Rafale deal, questions mystery over details of agreement

  Politics | February 06, 2018 23:35 IST

  On Monday, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had refused to give details on the multi-billion defence acquisition deal in Parliament arguing that being an Inter-Governmental Agreement, it was "classified information".

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  Manohar Parrikar says Rafale deal gives India edge over Pakistan, slams Antony for delay

  India | December 10, 2017 6:46 IST

  Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Saturday accused former Defence Minister A K Antony of creating a "logjam" over the Rafale fighter jet deal.

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  IAF Chief rejects allegations of Rafale overpricing, says price 'lower' than MRCA deal

  India | November 16, 2017 22:57 IST

  BJP dismissed the allegation, claiming it was intended to "divert attention" as party bigwigs faced the prospect of being questioned in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scandal.

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  Rafale deal: Congress says govt compromised national interest and security, BJP hits back

  Politics | November 14, 2017 23:28 IST

  Congress alleged that the aircraft was being purchased at much higher rates than what was decided after the completion of the tender process under the previous UPA government.

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  UPA's proposed deal for 126 Rafale fighter jets 'economically unviable': Manohar Parrikar

  Politics | May 31, 2015 14:50 IST

  New Delhi: Terming the UPA's proposed deal for 126 Rafale fighter jets as "economically unviable" and not required, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has said the NDA government will buy only 36 of the French aircraft,

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  Rafale fighter jets to be inducted in IAF within two years: Parrikar

  India | April 11, 2015 14:14 IST

  New Delhi: A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced to buy 36 Rafale fighter jets, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said that fighter planes will be inducted in Indian Air Force (IAF) in a

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  Rafale deal: French Defence major Dassault says no change in pricing

  India | February 19, 2015 11:58 IST

  Bengaluru: Confident of signing the much delayed USD 10 billion contract for Rafale fighter jets with India “soon”, French Defence major Dassault today said its pricing remains the same from day one and it has