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Rafale and Scorpene submarine deals didn’t figure in Indo-French joint statement. Here’s why

Sources told WION that India and France would soon begin negotiations for 26 Rafale aircraft and three Scorpene class submarines

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WATCH | India's Rafale jets participate in flypast at Bastille Day parade as PM Modi looks on

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Guest of Honour at the parade, applauded the swift move by the jets alongside French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife. 

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India approves purchase of 26 Rafale jets, 3 Scorpene submarines from France

The Indian Navy will get 22 single-seated Rafale Marine aircraft along with four trainer aircraft 

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IAF to conduct air exercise at Pokharan range with Rafale, Jaguar & Sukhoi-30

17 Jaguar aircraft are set to take part in the air exercise at  along with Apache, Chinook, Mi17V5, Mi35, ALH MkIV.

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Meet India's first woman Rafale pilot Shivangi Singh heading IAF tableau at Republic Day

Last year, Flight Lieutenant Bhawna Kanth had become the first female fighter jet pilot to be part of the Indian Air Force tableau during Republic Day celebrations

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Rafale jet sales make France's arms exports soar to record high

France Rafale jet sales: During Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Paris, French aerospace company Dassault Aviation confirmed that 26 Naval variant Rafale jets will…

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Rafale and Scorpene submarine deals didn’t figure in Indo-French joint statement. Here’s why

Sources told WION that India and France would soon begin negotiations for 26 Rafale aircraft and three Scorpene class submarines

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WATCH | India's Rafale jets participate in flypast at Bastille Day parade as PM Modi looks on

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Guest of Honour at the parade, applauded the swift move by the jets alongside French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife. 

Read Article

India approves purchase of 26 Rafale jets, 3 Scorpene submarines from France

The Indian Navy will get 22 single-seated Rafale Marine aircraft along with four trainer aircraft 

Read Article

IAF to conduct air exercise at Pokharan range with Rafale, Jaguar & Sukhoi-30

17 Jaguar aircraft are set to take part in the air exercise at  along with Apache, Chinook, Mi17V5, Mi35, ALH MkIV.

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Meet India's first woman Rafale pilot Shivangi Singh heading IAF tableau at Republic Day

Last year, Flight Lieutenant Bhawna Kanth had become the first female fighter jet pilot to be part of the Indian Air Force tableau during Republic Day celebrations

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France ready to provide more Rafale fighter jets to India: Defence Minister Florence Parly

"We are very glad that the Indian Air Force is content with its Rafale, and we are quite proud that, despite COVID-19, the 36 aircraft will be delivered on schedule, according to the contract,"…

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Now, UAE buys 80 Rafale fighter jets worth $19 billion from France

Dassault CEO Eric Trappier said it had earlier sold Mirage 2000 planes to the UAE. The Rafale deal was signed by President Macron and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin…

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IAF's Su-30-MKI fighters to take part in 'Desert Flag' air excercise with France, UAE and US

Six India Air Force (IAF) Su-30-MKI fighters will take off for the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday to participate in the multinational exercise '…

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How Rafael's RBE2 radar detects and tracks multiple targets

With its superior beam agility and its enormous computing power, the RBE2 offers outstanding performance that cannot be replicated

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Ex-Desert Knight 21: Rafale jets spearhead India, France air exercise at Jodhpur

The India-France air exercise named 'Ex-Desert Knight 21' is taking place at a time when the IAF has been keeping its frontline bases on high alert …

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India to get three Rafale fighter jets in November

The five Rafales were inducted at Ambala airbase on September 10 in the presence of French defence minister Florence Parly and Indian defence minister Rajnath Singh.

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Meet India's Rafale ace Flight Lieutenant Shivangi Singh

Ft Lt Shivangi had earlier flown the MiG-21 ‘Bison’ along with Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman who was involved in a dogfight with Pakistani F-…

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In dogfight over Himalayas between India's Rafale vs China's J-20 stealth fighter, who wins?

"The induction of Rafale is a strong message for the world and especially for those who challenge India's sovereignty," Defence Minister Rajnath…

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MS Dhoni wishes 17 Squadron 'Golden Arrows' the very best after induction of Rafale jets

Former Indian captain MS Dhoni, who also holds the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army, took to social media platform Twitter to congratulate the Indian Air Force following…

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Big, stern message for those eyeing our sovereignty: Rajnath Singh hail induction of Rafale jets

Without naming China, Rajnath lauded IAF for rapidly deploying to forward bases.

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Rafale jet sales make France's arms exports soar to record high

France Rafale jet sales: During Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Paris, French aerospace company Dassault Aviation confirmed that 26 Naval variant Rafale jets will…

Read Article

Rafale and Scorpene submarine deals didn’t figure in Indo-French joint statement. Here’s why

Sources told WION that India and France would soon begin negotiations for 26 Rafale aircraft and three Scorpene class submarines

Read Article

WATCH | India's Rafale jets participate in flypast at Bastille Day parade as PM Modi looks on

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Guest of Honour at the parade, applauded the swift move by the jets alongside French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife. 

Read Article

India approves purchase of 26 Rafale jets, 3 Scorpene submarines from France

The Indian Navy will get 22 single-seated Rafale Marine aircraft along with four trainer aircraft 

Read Article

IAF to conduct air exercise at Pokharan range with Rafale, Jaguar & Sukhoi-30

17 Jaguar aircraft are set to take part in the air exercise at  along with Apache, Chinook, Mi17V5, Mi35, ALH MkIV.

Read Article

Meet India's first woman Rafale pilot Shivangi Singh heading IAF tableau at Republic Day

Last year, Flight Lieutenant Bhawna Kanth had become the first female fighter jet pilot to be part of the Indian Air Force tableau during Republic Day celebrations

Read Article

France ready to provide more Rafale fighter jets to India: Defence Minister Florence Parly

"We are very glad that the Indian Air Force is content with its Rafale, and we are quite proud that, despite COVID-19, the 36 aircraft will be delivered on schedule, according to the contract,"…

Read Article

Now, UAE buys 80 Rafale fighter jets worth $19 billion from France

Dassault CEO Eric Trappier said it had earlier sold Mirage 2000 planes to the UAE. The Rafale deal was signed by President Macron and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin…

Read Article

India to get three Rafale fighter jets in November

The five Rafales were inducted at Ambala airbase on September 10 in the presence of French defence minister Florence Parly and Indian defence minister Rajnath Singh.

Read Article

MS Dhoni wishes 17 Squadron 'Golden Arrows' the very best after induction of Rafale jets

Former Indian captain MS Dhoni, who also holds the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army, took to social media platform Twitter to congratulate the Indian Air Force following…

Read Article

Big, stern message for those eyeing our sovereignty: Rajnath Singh hail induction of Rafale jets

Without naming China, Rajnath lauded IAF for rapidly deploying to forward bases.

Read Article

IAF's Su-30-MKI fighters to take part in 'Desert Flag' air excercise with France, UAE and US

Six India Air Force (IAF) Su-30-MKI fighters will take off for the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday to participate in the multinational exercise 'Desert Flag'.

Read Article

How Rafael's RBE2 radar detects and tracks multiple targets

With its superior beam agility and its enormous computing power, the RBE2 offers outstanding performance that cannot be replicated

Read Article

Ex-Desert Knight 21: Rafale jets spearhead India, France air exercise at Jodhpur

The India-France air exercise named 'Ex-Desert Knight 21' is taking place at a time when the IAF has been keeping its frontline bases on high alert amid the India-China border standoff.

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Meet India's Rafale ace Flight Lieutenant Shivangi Singh

Ft Lt Shivangi had earlier flown the MiG-21 ‘Bison’ along with Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman who was involved in a dogfight with Pakistani F-16s last year.

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In dogfight over Himalayas between India's Rafale vs China's J-20 stealth fighter, who wins?

"The induction of Rafale is a strong message for the world and especially for those who challenge India's sovereignty," Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted, without mentioning China directly.

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