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Contract negotiations between the governments of India and France in the over Rs 50,000 crore deal for 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets are scheduled to begin on May 30 with the arrival of a high-level French team here.
In a momentous milestone, India has sent the French government a Letter of Request for the acquisition of 26 Rafale Marine fighter aircraft for the Indian Navy under a government-to-government agreement.
China has been funding some left-wing online news portals including NewsClick in India in order to disseminate a bad narrative about the Rafale purchase and sow doubt in the minds of the Indian people
The Indian Air Force has urged French firm Dassault Aviation to incorporate indigenous weaponry like the 'Astra air' to air missile on the Rafale combat aircraft, which could be a significant triumph for 'Make in India' in defence and also open the worldwide market for desi weapons.
This article is a summary of important events that have taken place in last one week affecting, India's national security . Security forces found two improvised explosive devices in the Handwara forests in Kupwara, J&K
The defence ministry approved the acquisition of 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets and three Scorpene diesel-electric submarines from France, paving the way for the formal announcement of the two proposed mega deals at the Modi-Macron summit on Friday.
The Exocet AM39 anti-ship missiles will be installed on the Indian Air Force's Rafale M aircraft, a carrier-based derivative of the Rafale fighter jet.
PM Modi has arrived in France for the grand celebrations for Bastille Day began at Champs-Élysées in Paris with French President Emmanuel Macron arriving at the main stage after receiving a guard of honour.
The Indian military contingent marched to the beats of ‘Sare Jahan Se Accha’ even as a compliment of Rafale fighters of the Indian Air Force (IAF) participated in a flypast over the Champs-Elysees at the Bastille Day Parade.
In a major development, the Defence Ministry today gave an initial nod to the plans to buy 26 Rafale fighter aircraft and three Scorpene class conventional submarines from France. The proposals were approved by the Defence Procurement Board.
The Ambassador of France to India, Emmanuel Lenain has confirmed that all 36 Rafales have been delivered to India on time despite Covid-19, and added that people in the industry have worked extra shifts to make it happen.
Three Indian Air Force Rafale fighter jets, as part of the military contingent, are poised to participate in the Bastille Day flypast over the Champs Elysees, Paris, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be the guest of honour.
Showcasing its strong presence in Indian Ocean Region, the Sukhoi-30MKI fighters practised long-range precision strikes in the western seaboard of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) in a combat training mission that lasted for almost eight hours.
The first edition of the trilateral maritime exercise between India, France and UAE is set to witness a wide range of naval operations such as surface warfare, involving tactical firing and drills, and advanced air defence exercises.
The four Rafales took off from the Hasimara airbase in West Bengal, outmanoeuvred a "large engagement force" of hostile warplanes, and carried out a precision strike against a "high value" target in the strategic Indian Ocean region (IOR) in an exercise that showcased the air force’s capability to "strike far and strike hard".
In a first, both female and male Indian Air Force ( IAF ) warriors are taking part in the ongoing multinational wargame Exercise 'Orion' at Mont-de-Marsan in France. The multinational wargame codenamed 'Orion' is being hosted by France.
The issue of Annamalai wearing a limited edition Rafale watch was flagged by the DMK. During a press meet in Chennai in January,
It will be the first overseas exercise for the Indian Air Force’s Rafale jets for France’s Mont-de-Marsan military base
In a first, Indian Rafale combat aircraft are likely to participate in a multinational wargame codenamed Orion which is being hosted by France involving many of its NATO and other important allies.
Mahua Moitra's new controversy hits social media with her latest performance from the Parliament. TMC MP Mahua Moitra used an 'unparliamentary language' on the floor of the House during the Parliament.
Addressing a public gathering at Tumakuru, around 70 km from state capital Bengaluru, PM Modi said the opposition worked to spread misinformation about Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and wasted Parliament's precious time too.
The Garud Special Forces of the Indian Air Force will be marching on the Kartavya Path during this year's Republic Day parade for the first time. India is all set to showcase Special Forces and made-in-India missile power on the occasion.
Fifty aircraft will take part in the 74th Republic Day celebrations at the Kartavya Path which will include aerial display by nine Rafale at the event.
After completing 44 glorious years of service to the nation, IL 38 aircraft of the Indian Navy will be flying over the Kartvya Path for the first and last time on Republic Day this year. R-Day fly-past will include one aircraft from Indian Navy.
In yet another development, it is expected that India Navy sign a contract with French defence manufacturers Dassault Aviation for 'Rafale Marine'. The contract is expected to be signed during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to New Delhi in March 2023
This article is a summary of important events that have taken place in last one week affecting, India's national security. The article deals with India's economic security, human security, border security from China and Pakistan and more.
The Indian Air Force will carry out a two-day exercise in the Northeast involving almost all its frontline fighter jets and other assets deployed in the region amid the fresh tensions between Indian and Chinese troops in the Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh.
The first batch of five Rafale jets had arrived in India on July 29 last year.
IAF has put a check on yet another front of clash that China had recently opened with Chinese drones continuously attempting to intercept Indian radars. The Su-30MKI jets had to be scrambled to tackle the air violation threat.
India will receive its 36th and final Rafale fighter jet from France by Dec 15 completing the delivery of all the aircraft it had signed for in an over Rs 60,000 crore deal inked in 2016. The Rafale aircraft was used for developing the India-specific enhancements in the Rafale fleet of the Indian Air Force.
IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Tuesday (Nov 8) in Jodhpur said air power will play a vital and critical role in deciding the outcome of conflicts in the future.
Indian Air Force ( IAF ) and French Air and Space Force (FASF) are participating in a bilateral exercise, named 'Garuda VII', from Oct 26 to Nov 12, 2022, at Air Force Station Jodhpur. In this exercise, FASF is participating with four Rafale fighter aircraft, one A-330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft and a contingent of 220 personnel.
In the USD 5 billion tenders to buy 26 combat aircraft, the report of the extensive trials of the French Rafale and American F-18 planes is being evaluated by the Indian Navy headquarters. The extensive trial was held by a naval team in Goa for both the fighter aircraft Rafale and F-18. The report is with the headquarters and is being eventuated for final shortlisting.
The collaboration of France with the Indian Air Force demonstrated a high level of mutual trust and interoperability between the two sides.
India and France in yesterday's (May 4) meet, have underscored that the long-standing armament cooperation is testimony to the mutual trust between the two countries.
US defence major Boeing will be sending its two F-18 Super Hornet fighters next month to the Indian Navy.
With the arrival of the latest 3 aircraft, India has now received a total of 35 of the 36 Rafales for which it had signed contract with France in September 2016.
Flt Lt Shivangi Singh is the second female fighter jet pilot to be part of the IAF tableau, after Bhawna Kanth, who became the first female fighter jet pilot to be part of the IAF tableau
After a historic purchase of 36 Rafale fighter aircrafts for its Air force, India is now testing Rafale-M (Marine) for its Navy. Rafale-M could be used on INS Vikramaditya Aircraft carrier. On Friday India tested Rafale-M on INS Vikramaditya as well as India’s indeginious aircraft carrier 1 which will be deployed as INS Vikrant.
Pakistan has reportedly ordered 25 J-10C fighter jets from China. Pakistan is keen on inducting these aircrafts in their Air force by March this year. This purchase is portrayed as an answer to India’s purchase of 36 Rafale jets from France.
Mirage 2000, Jaguar, Rafale, Sukhoi 30, Kiran MKII and AN-32 jets were a part of the IAF aerial display on Purvanchal Expressway
Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari would be taking over the force at a time when the country is still in a standoff position at the borders with China and tensions in the region are high due to the situation in Afghanistan.
Singh targeted the Congress leadership over defence equipment procurement and said, "Congress and Rahul Gandhi made Rafale an issue. These aircraft have now landed in India while he is yet to take off."
IAF formally inducted the Rafale aircraft into its 101 Squadron of the Eastern Air Command in the presence of Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria at the Hasimara Air Force Station in West Bengal.
In a major boost for the Indian Air Force (IAF), three more Rafale fighter jets arrived in India after flying non-stop from France
It will be a major boost along the China border in the northeast as the air force would be making its second Rafale fighter aircraft squadron operational by July 26.
Another flock flies to India! Sixth batch of Rafale fighter aircrafts arrives from Paris
The IAF said the fifth batch of Rafale fighter aircraft arrived in India on Wednesday flying a distance of 8,000 km from France.
IAF chief RKS Bhadauria has left for France on a three-day visit during which he will take stock of production and delivery timelines of some of the remaining Rafale jets.
