Dassault Rafale
Multi-role combat aircraft family by Dassault
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The Dassault Rafale is a French twin-engine, canard delta wing, multirole fighter aircraft designed and built by Dassault Aviation. Equipped with a wide range of weapons, the Rafale is intended to perform air supremacy, interdiction, aerial reconnaissance, ground support, in-depth strike, anti-ship strike and nuclear deterrence missions. It is referred to as an "omnirole" 4.5th generation aircraft by Dassault.
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Jewar Airport to house Dassault's state-of-the-art MRO hubReports indicate that the new facility will also serve the Indonesian market, which has 42 Rafale fighters and the option to purchase more. Dassault is currently in the process of acquiring land near..DNA - Published | |
Indian, French govts negotiating 26 Rafale marine jet dealIndiaTimes - Published | |
Indian Rafale jets in Alaska for ‘Red Flag’ combat exerciseEight Indian Rafale fighter jets, accompanied by two IL-78 air-to-air refuelers and three C-17 Globemaster III strategic airlift aircraft, will participate in the prestigious multi-nation 'Red Flag'..IndiaTimes - Published | |
India, France to begin contract negotiations for 26 Rafale-Marine jets this weekIndia is set to begin official contract negotiations with France this week for the substantial acquisition of 26 Rafale-Marine fighters, a deal valued at over Rs 50,000 crore. The Indian Navy is eager..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Oppn's lies no longer work, get exposed within minutes: PM Modi"Earlier, their trick used to work sometimes, but today, in the age of social media, their lies get exposed within minutes. They lied on Rafale, they lied on HAL, they were caught. India knows who..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Congress vows probes into Rafale deal, DeMon if voted to officeThe Congress party vows to investigate corruption within the Modi government, targeting issues like Rafale deal, demonetisation, Pegasus spyware, and electoral bonds. It aims to pursue fugitives like..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Former IAF chief RKS Bhadauria joins BJPFormer IAF chief RKS Bhadauria joined BJP after operating Rafale fighter jet. Decorated with honors, he led key air commands. Expected to contribute in politics. BJP yet to finalize candidates for..IndiaTimes - Published | |
75th Republic Day: French Rafales, marching contingent take part in paradeTwo Rafale fighter jets accompanied by a multi-role tanker transport aircraft from the French Space and Air Force flew over Delhi on Friday as India celebrated its 75th Republic Day with French..IndiaTimes - Published | |
France submits bid for selling 26 naval Rafale fighters to IndiaFrance submits bid to India's defence ministry for the estimated Rs 50,000 crore deal for 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets. The bid includes offer, pricing, and other details. The deals for the fighters..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Mimicry video row: Rahul Gandhi slams BJP, media for ignoring issues like MP suspensions, unemploymentCongress leader Rahul Gandhi criticizes BJP for ignoring demands to discuss TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee's mimicry video row, Gautam Adani, Rafale deal, and rising unemployment in Parliament. He also..IndiaTimes - Published | |
India to add $5 billion aircraft carrier to fleet to counter ChinaIndia is set to acquire its second indigenous aircraft carrier, worth around $4.8 billion, to counter China's naval presence in the Indian Ocean region. The Defense Acquisition Council, led by defense..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Indian Air Force scrambles 2 Rafale fighter jets to search for 'UFO' sighted near ImphalThe sighting of the UFO over the Imphal airport happened around 2:30 pm after which a few commercial flights were affected yesterday.DNA - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes | |
India kicks off formal procurement process for 26 naval French Rafale fightersIndia has initiated the formal process to acquire 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets and associated equipment from France. The request for the deal, estimated to be worth around Rs 50,000 crore, has been..IndiaTimes - Published | Exercise Bright Star-23: Indian Air Force refuels Egyptian Rafale fighter aircraftAn IL-78 tanker of the Indian Air Force refuelled Mig 29 M and Rafale fighter aircraft of the Egyptian Air Force as part of Exercise Bright Star-23, the IAF said on Tuesday. IAF Mig 29 UPG was also..IndiaTimes - Published |
Centre has not taken action against those involved in atrocities in Manipur: MamataWest Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday alleged that the Centre has not taken any action against those involved in unleashing atrocities in Manipur. She also said "Prime Minister..IndiaTimes - Published | ‘Frustrated dynast’: BJP slams Rahul’s Manipur, Rafale jibesIndiaTimes - Published |
India-France statement drops reference to ScorpeneAfter the proposed deal for 26 Rafale-Marine fighters found no mention in the joint documents issued after the Modi-Macron summit in Paris on Friday, the reference to the MoU inked for the construction..IndiaTimes - Published | Rahul Gandhi targets PM Modi on Manipur, Rafale; BJP calls him 'frustrated dynast'The BJP alleged that Rahul Gandhi "is leaning on foreign powers, from America to Europe, to settle domestic political scores".DNA - Published |
PM Modi participates in Bastille Day parade in France, India's tri-services marching contingent wows crowdsPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday joined French President Emmanuel Macron for the Bastille Day parade as the Guest of Honour with an Indian tri-services marching contingent wowing crowds here..IndiaTimes - Published | Acquisition of 26 naval Rafale jets, 3 Scorpene submarines okayedThe defence ministry on Thursday 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..IndiaTimes - Published |
Defence ministry approves mega Rafale & Scorpene deals ahead of Modi-Macron summitIndiaTimes - Published | Indian Navy to get French Navy's Rafale Marine aircrafts for trainingFrench Navy will provide two to four of their Rafale Marine aircraft within six months of the contract signing as the first aircraft for the Indian Navy will be delivered only after 36 months of..DNA - Published |
PM Modi' France visit: Procurement of 26 Rafale jets for Navy approvedIndiaTimes - Published | How Rafale M is different from 36 Rafale jets India has already purchasedIndiaTimes - Published |
India to buy 26 Rafales, 3 Scorpene submarines from France, deals likely to be announced during PM Modi's visitIndia is planning to buy as many as 26 Rafale fighter aircraft and three Scorpene class conventional submarines from France, sources told ANI ahead of PM Modi's two-day visit to the country.The..IndiaTimes - Published | Navy zeroes in on naval Rafale; jet deal likely during PM's France visitThe PM will be in France on July 13-14 during which he will be the Guest of Honour at the Bastille Day Parade. The multi-billion dollar deal for 24-30 Rafale-Marine jets is likely to be announced..IndiaTimes - Published |
Annoyed over frivolous PILs, SC slaps Rs 50k fine on lawyerMore than 41 years of devising a legal instrument - public interest litigation - for redressal of rights violations of the voiceless impoverished millions, the Supreme Court is getting flooded with..IndiaTimes - Published | Cong invokes Rafale, raises questions on Predator deal pricingIndiaTimes - Published |
China fast expanding nuclear arsenal, but India confident of its strategic deterrenceChina continues to rapidly expand its nuclear weapons arsenal, as does Pakistan albeit slowly, but India remains confident of its strategic deterrence capabilities with induction of new-generation Agni..IndiaTimes - Published | Rafales carry out long-range 6-hour strike mission in IORThe four Rafales took off from Hasimara air base in northern West Bengal, "fought their way through a large enemy force package" along the coastline and headed for their "weapons release point" at a..IndiaTimes - Published |
1st woman Rafale pilot in IAF team for multi-nation drill being held in FranceIndiaTimes - Published | First female Rafale pilot Shivangi Singh part of IAF team in Exercise Orion in FranceIndiaTimes - Published |
Smear campaign against government using HAL failed in face of truth, says PM ModiPM Narendra Modi, without naming Congress or the Rafale deal, launched a frontal attack on Monday, saying the successful operationalisation of the helicopter factory of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)..IndiaTimes - Published | At HAL helicopter factory inauguration, PM targets Congress over Rafale allegationsIndiaTimes - Published |
Republic Day fly-past: Poor visibility curtails excitementFifty aircraft took part in the 74th Republic Day celebrations that included an aerial display by Rafale, Mig-29 and Su-30 MKI fighters as well as C-130 Super Hercules and C-17 Globemaster transport..IndiaTimes - Published | IAF to carry out mega air exercise in Northeastern region in early FebruaryThe Indian Air Force will carry out a mega exercise covering the Northeastern region early next month to check its combat readiness, amid a fresh spike in tension with China along the Line of Actual..IndiaTimes - Published |
IAF chief VR Chaudhari flies in Rafale during military exercise with FranceShowcasing the defence and bilateral ties between the two countries, Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari flew in its Rafale fighter jet, while French Air chief Gen Stephane Mille flew in..IndiaTimes - Published | IAF chief creates son-ic boom with Chaudhari junior on Rafales“The sortie flown by the chief and his son is a continuation of IAF’s finest traditions and underlines the importance accorded to grooming and preparing our young leaders for the challenges of the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rafale case: Plea seeking papers from French probe agency dismissedIndiaTimes - Published | Rafale deal: Supreme Court rejects PIL seeking fresh probe into deal between India and FranceIn Nov 2019, a three-judge Bench of the SC had dismissed petitions seeking a review of the December 14, 2018 judgment upholding the Rafale purchase.DNA - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes |
French Rafale jets stopover in India on long-range deploymentThe operation demonstrated a high level of mutual trust and interoperability between the French and Indian Air Forces, which has been further boosted by the fact that they both now fly Rafale jets.IndiaTimes - Published | France has delivered all 36 Rafale jets to Indian Air Force: French envoyn the occasion of the French Day celebrations in New Delhi, French Envoy Emmanuel Lenain announced that 36 fighter jets had been handed to New Delhi.DNA - Published |
After French Rafales, American F/A-18 fighters to demonstrate their capabilities to Indian NavyAhead of the slated commissioning of the country’s indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC) in August this year, it’s now the turn of the US Navy’s F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet to showcase its..IndiaTimes - Published | 148 IAF aircraft to demonstrate capabilities at exercise Vayu Shakti, Rafale to participate 1st timeIndiaTimes - Published |
India gets first batch of Rafales with country-specific enhancementsIn a booster shot for the country’s depleting air combat capabilities, India has received the first lot of Rafale fighters with India-specific enhancements to make them deadlier, even as indigenous..IndiaTimes - Published | Rafale fighters getting deadlier with India-specific enhancements, while Tejas jets to make their debut in foreign exerciseIndiaTimes - Published |
KCR ups BJP bashing, to move SC on RafaleIndiaTimes - Published | India imposes penalty for offsets delay in Rafale fighter dealIndia has imposed a penalty for delay in fulfilling offsets commitments in the euro 7.8 billion deal for 36 French Rafale fighters, as part of the overall new policy to tighten the screws on defaulting..IndiaTimes - Published |
Three Rafale jets will arrive on time in February next year: IAF chiefIndiaTimes - Published | India's security dynamics involve multifaceted threats: IAF ChiefDelivering his address at the Combined Graduation Parade at the Air force Academy at Dundigal, Chaudhari said the Air Force is on the cusp of transformation into a highly potent air force with many new..IndiaTimes - Published |
