Full Tech Transfer, Local Production: Can Russia’s Game-Changing Su-57 Offer Replace Rafale In India’s Fighter Jet Pursuit?
In a bold move that could reshape India’s fighter aircraft roadmap, Russia has urged New Delhi to expand negotiations for the acquisition of its fifth-generation Su-57E stealth fighter, proposing a jump from 60 aircraft to a fleet of 126.
Sep 19, 2025, 21:17 PM IST
Dassault Says CEO Didn't Make Any Claim On Loss Of Indian Rafale Jet
India launched Operation Sindoor on May 6-7 to avenge the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. While Pakistan had claimed of shooting down five Indian fighter jets, Indian government has also rejected the claim.
Jul 08, 2025, 18:06 PM IST
Deshhit: Rafale Fighter Jets Deployment in Ambala and Bhutan Base
4 Rafale aircraft of the Indian Air Force have flown continuously for 6 hours today. The Rafale fighter jet took off from the LAC and attacked its target in the Indian Ocean, destroying the enemies. After this all the fighter planes reached their base.
Jun 01, 2023, 21:00 PM IST
Brother Accused of Killing Younger Brother with Hammer in Delhi
Indian Air Force exercise continues. Many big deadly fighter jets and fighter aircraft are participating in this exercise. One of them is this 36th Rafale which can become the enemy's time.
Dec 16, 2022, 12:40 PM IST
Deshhit: 'France' sent 36th Rafale to India amid clash with China
After tension with China, the Indian Army is fully deployed on the border. Meanwhile, France has handed over the 36th fighter aircraft of Rafale consignment to India. Rafale is such a deadly aircraft that it can reach the LAC within minutes from its base.
Dec 15, 2022, 22:56 PM IST
IAF Rafale fighter jets practise in Himachal Pradesh amid border row with China
The Rafala fighter aircraft is capable of carrying a range of potent weapons.
Wing Commander Manish Singh, the IAF pilot from UP's Ballia, who flew one of the Rafale fighters from France to India
It was a moment of extraordinary pride for seven Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots who brought the first batch of five Rafale fighter aircraft to India from France on Wednesday (July 29). Minutes after landing at Ambala Air Force Station, the seven pilots were welcomed by the Air Force chief Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria.
Jul 30, 2020, 10:33 AM IST
IAF's Sukhoi Su-30MKIs escort five Rafale jets, give ceremonial welcome at Ambala airbase - In pics
The much-awaited first batch of India's five Rafale fighter jets entered the Indian air space on the morning of July 29 and were given a ceremonial welcome by Indian Air Force's Sukhoi Su-30MKIs.
Jul 29, 2020, 17:29 PM IST
IAF Air Commodore Hilal Ahmad Rather, a Kashmir native, played a key role in Rafale delivery
A person who played a significant role in the quick delivery of the jets to India is Air Commodore Hilal Ahmad Rather who is presently India’s Air Attache to France.
Jul 28, 2020, 16:46 PM IST
Ambala Air Force Station gets ready to welcome Rafale fighter aircraft, security beefed up
Amid simmering tensions between India and China at Line of Actual Control in Eastern Ladakh, the first batch of five Rafale fighter aircraft took off from France's Istres airbase on Monday (July 27) and will land at Ambala in India on Wednesday (July 29).
Jul 28, 2020, 10:25 AM IST
Rahul's Rafale claims dashed: Air Force chief says Modi govt did 'very good deal'
The highly versatile Rafale is currently being used for bombing missions over Syria and Iraq as part of an international campaign against the self-styled Islamic State jihadist group.
Nov 16, 2017, 22:40 PM IST
Rafale fighter aircraft deal in India's interest: French sources
The Congress had on Tuesday that the Rafale deal amounted to compromising on national interest and security and promoted "crony capitalism", while causing a loss to the public exchequer.
Nov 15, 2017, 20:34 PM IST
India, France take a step on Rafale, want Pakistan to curb terror
The two countries also decided to bolster cooperation against terrorism, and told Pakistan to bring to justice those responsible for terror strikes in Gurdaspur and Pathankot.
Jan 25, 2016, 22:21 PM IST