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The IAF needs a frugal 42-fighter squadron strength, if not more. (Representative image: PTI)

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Pakistan has also enunciated a “first-use” nuclear option against India, that cannot be taken lightly

26 Jul 2023 12:00 AM

The five Rafales fly in formation into Indian air space after taking of from Dubai. (PTI Photo)

Welcome home, golden arrows: 5 Rafale fighter jets land at Ambala air base

The Rafale jets are India's first major acquisition of fighter planes in 23 year after the Sukhoi jets were imported from Russia

29 Jul 2020 11:44 AM

Three Rafale fighter jets have been handed over to the Indian Air Force and are being used to train IAF pilots and technicians in France, the government said on Wednesday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh received the first Rafale jet at an air base in France on October 8. (Photo: File)

3 Rafale jets handed over to IAF: Centre in Parliament

However, he said two contracts have been signed with HAL for procurement of total 40 LCA and a separate lot of 20 jets.

21 Nov 2019 9:25 AM

After the historic verdict on the Ayodhya land dispute matter, Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi-headed bench of the Supreme Court is left with four other important judgements that have to be delivered within a week before he demits office on November 17. (Photo: File)

4 vital judgements including Sabarimala, Rafale to be delivered by CJI next week

After historic verdict on Ayodhya, CJI Ranjan Gogoi-headed bench of the Supreme Court is left with four other important judgements.

10 Nov 2019 10:49 AM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said had India possessed Rafale fighter jets earlier the IAF would not have needed to enter Balakot in Pakistan to hit the terror camps. (Photo: File)

We could have struck balakot from India if we had Rafale: Rajnath Singh

Singh reiterated that the fighter planes were meant only for self-defence and not for aggression.

15 Oct 2019 10:06 AM

Union minister Amit Shah lashed out at the Congress, pointing out that Shastra puja is a long-held tradition in the country. (Photo: Twitter)

BJP counters Congress' 'Tamasha' jibe on 'Shastra Puja' with Bofors retort

Mallikarjun Kharge called it a 'tamasha', saying that the Congress made no display when the Bofors guns were purchased.

09 Oct 2019 8:10 PM

The Indian Air Force will deploy one squadron each of the Rafale combat aircraft at its airbases in Ambala in Haryana and Hashimara in West Bengal. (Photo: ANI)

Rajnath Singh to receive first Rafale jet in France on October 8

Top military brass as well as senior officials of the Dassault Aviation, the makers of Rafale, will also be present at the ceremony.

10 Sep 2019 6:50 PM

Indian Air Force pilots will be trained for the next few months in France before the Rafale aircraft are sent to India. (Photo: ANI)

France likely to push for more defence deals in NSA level meet in New Delhi

France is keen to sell 36 more Rafale fighter aircraft to India among a series of other defence equipment.

29 Aug 2019 9:30 AM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (Photo: ANI)

Government using offset money of Rafale deal to train people: Finance Minister

The Minister made the remarks in her address at the Vigyan Bhawan on the occasion of the fourth anniversary of Skill India Mission.

15 Jul 2019 9:01 PM

Indo-French exercise Garuda VI falls under the global framework of bilateral cooperation between the two nations and is alternately held in France and India. (Photo: ANI)

Indian pilots taking to Rafale jets 'was amazing': French Air Force's Chief of Staff

Indian pilots took to Rafale jets during the Indo-French Garuda VI exercise. The air defence drill was held from July 1 to July 12.

13 Jul 2019 8:43 AM

As SC reopens, Rafale, Ayodhya, SC/ST Act verdicts likely

Justice Kalifulla-headed Ayodhya mediation panel is likely to submit report by August 15.

30 Jun 2019 1:34 AM

The top court, which would function with its full judicial strength of 31 judges under the stewardship of Chief Justice (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi, is likely to deliver its verdict in the review pleas in Rafale case. (Photo: File)

SC to hear, decide sensitive cases like Ayodhya, Rafale on reopening

Upon reopening on July 1 after six-week summer vacation, Supreme Court will deal with very sensitive issues, including Ayodhya, Rafale case.

29 Jun 2019 1:21 PM

Replica of Rafale located at residence of the Air Chief Marshal numbered 23, is right in front of Congress Headquarters, number 24, on Akbar Road in the national capital. (Photo: ANI)

IAF erects Rafale replica outside Air Chief's house, in front of Congress HQ

The first Rafale is expected to be handed over to the Indian Air Force in September 2019.

31 May 2019 2:40 PM

The first batch of the four planes is likely to arrive at Ambala around May 2020. (Photo: File)

Air Force chief's squadron to be first Rafale combat aircraft unit

The first Rafale is expected to be handed over to the IAF in September 2019 but it would be required to undergo 1,500 hours of testing.

29 May 2019 4:18 PM

Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa (Photo: File)

'Rafale will be a gamechanger' says Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa

Dhanoa asserted that the Sukhoi-M30, Tejas and Rafale will soon arrive to replace the older aircraft which are in need of an upgrade.

27 May 2019 1:08 PM

Rafale: Centre wants SC to dismiss all review petitions

'There is no question of any corruption. The court has already decided that in the Rafale case verdict,' says Attorney General.

25 May 2019 5:40 PM

The break-in has raised fears whether it was an espionage attempt as Rafale is going to play an important role in India’s defence at a time when there is heightened tension with Pakistan.

‘Break-in’ at Air Force’s Rafale facility in Paris

The Indian office is said to be one among three offices inside a French Dassault Aviation complex and all the offices were broken into.

23 May 2019 4:48 AM

In the December 14 judgement, the Supreme Court had said that there was no occasion to doubt the decision-making process in the deal. (Photo: File)

Rafale case: Petitioners file written submission in SC

The review petitions were filed by Yashwant Sinha, Arun Shourie, Prashant Bhushan and others.

22 May 2019 3:38 PM

Modernisation of the military cannot be put on backburner

India is expecting to fill the gap with the acquisition of 36 Rafale jets which will be armed with deadly beyond-visual-range Meteor missiles.

19 May 2019 2:34 AM

Gandhi, through his counsel, Abhishek Manu Singhvi said that the word “regret” in his affidavit conveys apology. (Photo: File)

Not convinced with Rahul Gandhi's statement: SC

SC remarked that in the affidavit, Gandhi seems to accept his mistake but denied the same later.

30 Apr 2019 4:04 PM

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