Rafale Fighter Jets Go ‘Made In India’: Kochi-Based Company Wins Contract from France
India has officially begun the process of indigenising the Rafale fighter jet, starting with a highly complex component of the advanced AESA radar system that will now be manufactured domestically.
Dec 17, 2025, 04:46 AM IST
F-3 Rafale Wreaked Havoc During Operation Sindoor… Now Advanced Rafale F5 Is Coming – What Makes It So deadly
India plans to acquire 114 Rafale jets (90 F4 + 24 F5 option). Make-in-India is possible only if the full order (up to 140 jets) is confirmed with France. The G2G deal includes engine MRO and fuselage production in India, crucial for boosting IAF strength amid Pakistan-China challenges.
Dec 16, 2025, 06:03 AM IST
President Murmu To Take Sortie In Rafale Fighter Jet At Ambala Air Force Station On October 29
Notably, the President who is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces also took a sortie in a Sukhoi 30 MKI fighter aircraft at the Tezpur Air Force Station, Assam on April 8, 2023.
Oct 28, 2025, 18:38 PM IST
Did China Attempt To Ruin Rafale Jets' Reputation Using Embassies? Report Says...
China used its embassies to tarnish the Rafale jets' image and raise doubts about their performance. Several media reports have suggested that this campaign to affect Rafale jets' sales was attempted by Pakistan and China following the India-Pakistan conflict in May. The French-made Rafale fighter jets have been bought by several countries, including India, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Indonesia.
Jul 07, 2025, 13:06 PM IST
Rafale Fighter Jet Gets Make In India Twist; Tata Partners With Dassault To Manufacture Jet Fuselage Domestically
The first fuselage sections are expected to roll off the assembly line in 2027-28, with the facility expected to deliver up to two complete fuselages per month.
Jun 06, 2025, 20:51 PM IST
FIR Filed Against Ajay Rai For 'Nimbu Mirchi' Jibe On Rafale, UP Cong Chief Responds
Rai sparked a controversy recently after he showcased a toy version of the Rafale jet with lemon and chillies hanging and had questioned the Union Government for taking no action against the perpetrators of the Pahalgam terror attack.
May 08, 2025, 19:37 PM IST
Don't show red eye! China-Pakistan will be attacked in just 21 minutes
Three years ago when the tension was highest on the China border..then for the first time Rafale fighter jets arrived at Ambala airbase in Haryana..the first squadron of Rafale, the Golden Arrows is stationed here..the second squadron is present in Hasimara, West Bengal.. The movements of both China and Pakistan are monitored from Ambala.
Aug 13, 2023, 21:06 PM IST
Deshhit: Big explosion before August 15, entire Pakistan in tension!
August is only bringing shocking news for Pakistan... Pakistanis are so sad that they are not celebrating their Independence Day on 14th August and here across the border Pakistan is getting such pictures and news from India that its The sorrow is increasing more and more. Before August 15, the Indian Army has given a triple shock.
Aug 12, 2023, 21:16 PM IST
Deshhit: China will keep watching! MIG-29 fighter aircraft will break on Pakistan
August is only bringing shocking news for Pakistan... Pakistanis are so sad that they are not celebrating their Independence Day on 14th August and here across the border Pakistan is getting such pictures and news from India that its The sorrow is increasing more and more. Before August 15, the Indian Army has given a triple shock.
Aug 12, 2023, 20:10 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
India's last Rafale arrives at Hasimara Air Base in West Bengal
India's last Rafale arrived at Hasimara Air Base in West Bengal. India warmly welcomed the 36th Rafale from France and gave a water salute. See in detail in this report how Rafale was welcomed.
Dec 17, 2022, 10:28 AM 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
'Proud to see all 36...': French envoy after last Rafale lands on Indian soil
The Indian Air Force has got last of the 36 Rafales fighter jet delivered by French aviation giant Dassault.
Dec 15, 2022, 15:39 PM IST
Dassault Aviation pitches Rafale fighter jet to Indian Navy, calls it 'Force Multiplier at Sea'
The Indian Navy is looking to induct 57 advanced fighter jets for its aircraft carrier and trials were recently conducted by Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet and Dassault Rafale M.
Dec 05, 2022, 11:50 AM IST
WATCH: IAF Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari takes sortie in Rafale fighter jet during GARUDA 2022
The IAF is participating in Garuda 2022 with Su-30 MKI, Rafale, LCA Tejas and Jaguar fighter aircraft, as well as the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) and Mi-17 helicopters.
Nov 09, 2022, 12:33 PM IST
Rafal fighter jet took off in Ladakh
Rafal Jet has reached Ladakh amid the ongoing dispute with China over the border. The Rafale fighter jet of the Indian Air Force Army took off in Ladakh.
Sep 21, 2020, 13:38 PM IST
Explained: Here's how Rafale fighter jet can give IAF huge edge over China and Pakistan
Indian Air Force (IAF) will formally induct five Rafale fighter aircraft into its 17 Squadron, the 'Golden Arrows', at the Ambala airbase in Haryana on Thursday. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his French counterpart Florence Parly will be the chief guests for the event. The first batch of five Rafale jets arrived at the Ambala airbase on July 29 and the IAF had then said that efforts are focused on operationalisation of the aircraft at the earliest.
Sep 10, 2020, 08:18 AM IST
China deploys 36 fighter jets near LAC amid India-China border tensions 36 fighter jet near LAC amid India-China border tension
China deploys 36 fighter jets near LAC amid India-China border tension
Aug 12, 2020, 22:54 PM IST
Here's why Rafale fighter aircraft can become a game changer for India with Sukhoi Su-30MKI
In a massive boost for Indian Air Force, five Rafale fighter aircraft took off from France's Istres airbase on Monday (July 27) for India. These fighter jets are scheduled to land at Ambala Air Force Station on Wednesday (July 29) after covering a distance of almost 7,364 kilometres.
Jul 28, 2020, 13:18 PM IST