Why Rafale Is IAF’s Top Choice; How 114 Jets Will Boost Readiness, Strengthen India’s Defence, Cement Strategic Edge
The Indian Air Force’s selection of 114 Rafale jets strengthens operational readiness, boosts defence capabilities and enhances India’s strategic power in the region.
Dec 17, 2025, 03:38 AM IST
A New Fortress In The Himalayas: How India Built Nyoma Airbase – The World’s Highest Airfield Only 50 KM From China
The Nyoma base signals India’s intention to dominate the skies along the tense China frontier.
Nov 04, 2025, 05:02 AM IST
DNA Decodes: Exercise Trishul - Why Pakistan's Generals Are Sleepless, Terrified By India's Mega War Drills
India has unleashed its most massive military exercise ever along the Pakistan border, a war game so enormous, so unprecedented, that it has transformed Pakistan's fears into terrifying reality.
Oct 25, 2025, 23:12 PM IST
Why Turkey Is Threatening India’s Ally Greece After New Delhi Destroyed Its Deadliest Drone
Since Greece bought Rafale fighter jets, Turkey has been on edge. India’s success against Turkey’s drones has hit Ankara’s defense industry hard that has lost billions of dollars.
Jun 09, 2025, 02:46 AM IST
‘We Knew The Mistake And Fixed It Fast’: India’s Defence Chief Breaks Silence On Op Sindoor Jet Loss Rumours
This is the first time India’s top defence official has openly acknowledged any kind of tactical flaw in the mission.
May 31, 2025, 18:33 PM IST
India Deploys Rafale Jets And S-400 At Siliguri Corridor; Draws Red Line For China And Bangladesh
The 20-22 km wide Siliguri Corridor, also known as Chicken’s Neck, is strategically important as it is India’s only land link to its northeastern states and sits at the crossroads of Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and China.
May 29, 2025, 22:56 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
'India Sees France As A Natural Partner In Its Progress': PM Modi Tells Macron
In his remarks, PM Modi also said the two countries have agreed to launch India's Unified Payment Interface in France. He also announced that India would open a new Consulate in the port town of Marseilles.
Jul 14, 2023, 22:00 PM IST
Defence Ministry Clears Proposals To Buy 26 Rafales, 3 Scorpene Submarines From France
As per the proposals, the Indian Navy will get 22 single-seated Rafale Marine aircraft along with four trainer aircraft.
Jul 13, 2023, 15:56 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
All Rafale jets to be delivered by April, says French envoy to India Emmanuel Lenain
"As of today, 30 have been delivered to India. So, we are on time and we are going to reach the target of having all the 36 delivered by April of next year," said Ambassador of France to India Emmanuel Lenain.
Nov 20, 2021, 07:50 AM IST
IAF signs deal with French Air Force to purchase phased out Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft
This is the second such agreement that the Indian Air Force has signed for buying okayed airframes that will help one of the most potent aircraft fleets to continue for longer in service.
Sep 18, 2021, 13:56 PM IST
IAF to receive second batch of Rafale jets on this date — Details inside
The Rafale jets will fly directly from Istres in France to Jamnagar and they will be accompanied by French Air Force mid-air refuelling aircraft.
Nov 03, 2020, 10:07 AM IST
‘Uneasy status’ prevails at northern frontiers with China: IAF chief RKS Bhadauria
Indian Air Force chief, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria on Tuesday (September 29, 2020) said that an ‘uneasy status’ prevails at northern frontiers with China at present in an apparent reference to the heightened border tension with Beijing.
Sep 29, 2020, 11:55 AM IST
European defence manufacturer MBDA congratulates India over induction of Rafale jets into IAF
European defence manufacturer MBDA on Thursday congratulated India over the induction of Rafale fighter jets into the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Sep 10, 2020, 13:55 PM IST
Serum Institute of India puts AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine trails on hold
The Indian Air Force (IAF) will formally induct the Rafale jets on Thursday (September 10, 2020) at 10 am, at the Air Force Station in Ambala at Haryana. The aircraft will become a part of the 17 Squadron, the "Golden Arrows". The first five Indian Air Force Rafale aircraft arrived at Air Force Station, Ambala on July 27, 2020.
Sep 10, 2020, 06:17 AM IST
French Defence Minister Florence Parly to visit India on Sept 10 for Rafale jets induction ceremony
Parly will be accompanied by sizeable defence officials and a defence industry delegation on a special plane and will have a full day of engagements. This will be the first foreign visit of the French Minister after the COVID measures were put in place in France.
Sep 07, 2020, 16:08 PM IST