Sun, Jul 23, 2023
“The IAF has asked the original equipment manufacturer Dassault Aviation to integrate Indian-made weapons like the Smart Anti Airfield Weapon (SAAW) and the Astra air-to-air missile with the Rafale which has been in service with the IAF since 2020,” defence officials said.
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Wed, Nov 04, 2020
A second batch of three Rafale fighter jets arrived at Jamnagar airbase in Gujarat on Wednesday evening after flying non-stop from France, taking the total number of aircraft in the fleet to eight, officials said.
Thu, Sep 10, 2020
While addressing at the Rafale induction ceremony in Haryana’s Ambala on September 10, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, “The induction of Rafale into IAF also represents the strong ties between India and France.” “The strategic ties between our two countries have also strengthened,” Defence Minister added.
Sat, Sep 22, 2018
Rafale Deal row: In a controversy that doesn't seem to be ending soon, fresh claims and counterclaims have emerged.
Sun, Aug 12, 2018
Rafale deal row: Caught in a political storm over the Rafale fighter aircraft deal, billionaire Anil Ambani's Reliance Group today denied receiving any contract from the Defence Ministry and said "unfounded and incorrect" allegations are being deliberately.
Wed, Jun 21, 2017
Anil Ambani's Reliance Defence has signed yet another contract and this time it is to enhance India's air force with France-based Thales.
Wed, Sep 21, 2016
Defence sources said that deal for the aircraft, the first fighter jet deal in 20 years, comes with a saving of nearly 750 million Euros than the UPA era one, which was scrapped by the Narendra Modi government, besides a 50 per cent offset clause.
Thu, May 19, 2016
Saab said it is also monitoring possible fighter purchases in India, which some say could seek almost 100 warplanes once it completes a delayed order for 36 French Rafales.
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