The Indian Air Force formally inducted Rafale aircraft into No. 101 Squadron at Air Force Station Hasimara in Eastern Air Command (EAC) on 28 Jul 21. Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria PVSM AVSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff presided over the induction ceremony. On arrival, CAS was received by Air Marshal Amit Dev … Read more
In a major boost for the Indian Air Force (IAF), three more Rafale fighter jets arrived in India after flying non-stop from France on Wednesday. The aircraft were provided mid-air refuelling by the air force of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the IAF said. “Three Rafale aircraft arrived in India a short while ago, after … Read more
The Dassault Aviation designed Rafale fighter jet is a beast of an aircraft! Its uber-advanced features make it deadly and much-needed addition to the Indian Airforce’s arsenal. With the Rafale fighter inducted into the IAF, it is essential to look at the three lethal missile systems which make the Rafale a nightmare for the enemy! … Read more
The Indian Air Force has been serving the country since its inception and has emerged out as one of the most prestigious organizations of the country. From protecting India’s air space from the enemy to providing relief to disaster prone areas, from rescue operations to transporting currency during demonetization, the Indian Air Force has always … Read more
IAF chief RKS Bhadauria to flag off six Rafale fighter jets from Merignac-Bordeaux airbase in France. Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria visited French Air, and Space Force (FASF) HQs & called on Gen Philippe Lavigne to discuss op issues common to the two Air Forces. The Chiefs noted the steady growth of operational exchanges & … Read more
In the ongoing Indo-French wargames Desert Knight-21, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat will undertake a sortie in the French Rafale fighters on Thursday. “The CDS would be briefed about the wargames and how the joint exercise would be enhancing interoperability between the air forces of the two countries,” Indian Air Force officials … Read more
In a major development amid the ongoing border conflict with China, Rafale fighter jets of India and France will carry out wargames codenamed Exercise SKYROS in Jodhpur in the third week of January next year. “The French Air Force Rafale fighters would be coming to Jodhpur for the SKYROS wargames which would see them flying … Read more
Rafale Fighter Aircraft has been formally inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF) today at a formal function at Air Force Station, Ambala. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Ms Florence Parly, Minister of the Armed Forces of France graced the occasion. Before the ceremonial unveiling of the Rafale, a traditional ‘Sarva Dharma Puja’ was … Read more
Raksha Mantri: The induction is a strong message for those who challenge India’s sovereignty Rafale Fighter Air craft has been formally inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF) today at a formal function at Air Force Station, Ambala. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Ms Florence Parly, Minister of the Armed Forces of France graced … Read more
The Indian Air Force will formally induct the Rafale aircraft on 10th September 2020 at Air Force Station, Ambala. The aircraft will be part of 17 Squadron, the “Golden Arrows”. The first five Indian Air Force Rafale aircraft arrived at Air Force Station, Ambala from France on 27th July 2020. Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh … Read more
