Rafale Jets
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France submits Rs 3.25 lakh crore proposal for 114 Rafale jets: Why it is a game changer for India
World | Aug 06, 2026, 11:47 PM ISTThe Rafale aircraft are likely to become one of the mainstays of the Indian Air Force in the future and were chosen in 2012 by the Defence Ministry after a long global competition.
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Rafale jets hit nine terror camps in Pakistan and PoK with Scalp missiles and Hammer bombs
India | May 07, 2025, 06:44 AM ISTOperation 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 | Apr 28, 2025, 02:55 PM ISTIndia 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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NSA Ajit Doval meets French President Macron, reiterates commitment to strengthening bilateral ties
World | Oct 01, 2024, 07:54 PM ISTPresident Macron stressed India and France's efforts to advance peace and addressed global challenges and appreciated PM Modi's initiatives towards the same. Doval also met Macron's diplomatic advisor Emmanuel Bonne, and the two led the India-France Strategic Dialogue in Paris.
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Naval variant of Rafale jets to equip Indian Navy, says Dassault Aviation
India | Jul 15, 2023, 04:11 PM ISTNotably, India is procuring the Rafale jets for deployment on the indigenously built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.
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French Air Force contingent, including Rafale jets, makes stopover in India | Details
India | Aug 12, 2022, 07:49 AM ISTThe French Air and Space Force is carrying out a major long-range mission in the Indo-Pacific, code-named Pegase 22, from August 10 to September 18.
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Ready to provide additional Rafale jets to India: French Defence Minister
India | Dec 17, 2021, 01:22 PM ISTThe French embassy on Thursday said 33 Rafale jets have already been delivered to India on schedule despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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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Rafale jets make grand Republic Day flypast debut
India | Jan 26, 2021, 10:47 PM ISTFive Rafale fighter planes were formally inducted into the IAF in September last year. India is procuring the fighter planes from France. A total of 38 Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft participated in the flypast this year.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Rafale fighter jets land in India, golden moment for IAF
Aaj Ki Baat | Jul 29, 2020, 10:58 PM ISTRafale fighter jets landed in India on Wednesday (July 29). This marked a golden moment for Indian Air Force. Watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma to know more.
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Watch: IAF's 5 Rafale jets, flanked by 2 Su-30MKIs, touchdown Ambala airbase
News | Jul 29, 2020, 06:47 PM ISTWatch video of IAF Rafale Fighter Jet Lands At Ambala Air Base, Rafale jets refuelled mid-air on their way from France to India, All you need to know here at India TV.
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Rafale lands in India: Reactions pour in
India | Aug 18, 2026, 03:48 PM ISTThe first five of a batch of French Rafale fighter jets touched down at Haryana's Ambala on Wednesday after covering a distance of nearly 7,000 km to join the Indian Air Force fleet.
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5 Rafale fighter jets land at IAF base in Ambala
News | Jul 29, 2020, 06:47 PM ISTIndian Air Force's first batch of 5 Rafale aircraft has arrived at the Ambala airbase. The IAF pilots have flown the aircrafts from Al Dhafra airbase in UAE, where they had made an overnight halt.
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Beginning of new era in India's military history: 5 Rafale jets touch down at Ambala airbase
India | Jul 29, 2020, 04:54 PM ISTAfter flying for around 7,000 km, Rafale have landed at the Ambala Air Force Base. At Ambala, they are received by the Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria. Five French-made fighter jets, which have been considered as game-changer for Indian Air Force.
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First batch of Rafale fighter jets to land in Ambala today
News | Jul 29, 2020, 08:39 AM ISTSection 144 has been imposed in the villages adjoining the Ambala air base.
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5 Rafales in India, finally | HIGHLIGHTS
India | Jul 29, 2020, 05:57 PM ISTIndian Air Force's first batch of 5 Rafale aircraft has arrived at the Ambala airbase. The IAF pilots have flown the aircrafts from Al Dhafra airbase in UAE, where they had made an overnight halt.
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Special Report: India sought emergency delivery of Rafale jets
News | Jul 27, 2020, 11:06 PM ISTThe first batch of 5 Rafale fighter jets on Monday flew out of France and will land in India on July 29 to join the Indian Air Force. India will get a total of 36 Rafale jets after government-to-government deal between India and France in 2016.
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5 Rafale jets to land at Ambala airbase on July 29
News | Jul 27, 2020, 05:02 PM ISTThe first batch of 5 Rafale fighter jets on Monday flew out of France and will land in India on July 29 to join the Indian Air Force. India will get a total of 36 Rafale jets after the government-to-government deal between India and France in 2016.
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Gamechanger Rafale is fully loaded; will be ready for action in 7 days after touchdown
News | Jul 27, 2020, 01:27 PM ISTThe first batch of 5 Rafale fighter jets on Monday flew out of France and will land in India on July 29 to join the Indian Air Force. India will get a total of 36 Rafale jets after the government-to-government deal between India and France in 2016.
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France to Ambala: First batch of Rafale fighters to travel 7364 km to arrive in India
News | Jul 27, 2020, 01:06 PM ISTThe aircraft will be refuelled by French Air Force tanker aircraft on their way to an airbase in the UAE before leaving for India. These 5 Rafale jets will be inducted in the Indian Air Force Fleet in Ambala, Haryana.