114 Rafale jets deal moves ahead as India finalises LoR for France: ReportIndia is nearing a significant defence deal with France for 114 Rafale fighter jets, with a Letter of Request expected soon. This acquisiti...
26 May, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Boosting self-reliance: MBDA to develop local maintenance facility for IAF's MICA missilesEuropean missile maker MBDA and the Indian Air Force have signed an agreement. This pact will develop local capability for MICA missile mai...
06 May, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
Red lines redrawn; need for stronger air, cyber warfare capabilities: Experts on Op Sindoor lessonsOperation Sindoor, launched a year ago, has provided crucial military insights. Experts highlight the importance of combined air power and ...
06 May, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
IAF looking forward to induct more of newer-generation aircraft; Rafale definitely buzzword: VCASThe Indian Air Force is set to acquire more advanced fighter jets. This move aims to significantly boost the force's combat power. The spec...
11 Feb, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
India approves Rs 63,000 crore deal to acquire 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets from FranceIndia is poised to acquire 26 Rafale Marine fighter aircraft from France in a government-to-government deal valued at over Rs 63,000 crore....
09 Apr, 2025, 06.08 PM IST
IAF's Rafale aircraft participate in Red Flag exercise in AlaskaIndian Air Force's Rafale jets participated in Red Flag exercise in Alaska, showcasing interoperability with international partners. The IL...
16 Jun, 2024, 06.32 PM IST
Four Rafale jets leave for Paris to take part in Bastille Day paradeOn Thursday, a 269-member tri-services contingent of the Indian armed forces left for Paris on board two C-17 Globemaster aircraft. Squadro...
07 Jul, 2023, 08.31 PM IST
India's first woman Rafale fighter jet pilot part of IAF tableauLast year, Flight Lieutenant Bhawna Kanth became the first female fighter jet pilot to be part of the IAF tableau. Singh, who is from Varan...
26 Jan, 2022, 11.47 AM IST
IAF formally inducts Rafale aircraft into 101 Squadron of Eastern Air CommandAddressing the personnel at the air force station, Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria said the induction of the Rafale jets at Hasimara was carefu...
28 Jul, 2021, 10.12 PM IST
Three more Rafale jets arrive in India from France"Three Rafale aircraft arrived in India a short while ago, after a direct ferry from #IstresAirBase, France. IAF deeply appreciates the sup...
21 Jul, 2021, 08.55 PM IST
Sixth batch of Rafale fighter aircraft lands in IndiaThis is the sixth batch of Rafale fighter jets from France that has been received by India, IAF sources told ANI. Earlier, on April 22, the...
28 May, 2021, 11.02 PM IST
Three more Rafale jets arrive in India after flying non-stop from FranceThe first batch of five Rafale jets reached India on July 29, nearly four years after India signed an inter-governmental agreement with Fra...
05 Nov, 2020, 05.43 PM IST
Rafale fighter aircraft to feature in Air Force Day paradeThe Air Force Day is celebrated to mark the day the IAF was established in 1932. The force will celebrate its 88th anniversary this year wi...
03 Oct, 2020, 10.01 PM IST
First batch of 5 Rafales reaches Al Dhafra airbase in UAE on way to India from FranceThe aircraft flew out from the Merignac airbase in French port city of Bordeaux and will cover a distance of nearly 7,000 km with air-to-ai...
27 Jul, 2020, 10.24 PM IST
Three Rafale jets handed over to India: Government"Three Rafale fighter aircraft have been handed over to the Indian Air Force (IAF) till date which are being used for training of IAF pilot...
21 Nov, 2019, 10.47 AM IST
First batch of Rafale jets to come to India in May 2020: IAF ChiefIndia sealed a deal with Russia in October last year to procure a batch of S-400 air defence missiles at a cost of USD 5 billion.
04 Oct, 2019, 07.08 PM IST
Attempted break-in at IAF's Paris office handling Rafale procurementThe sources said the IAF has briefed the defence ministry about the incident.
22 May, 2019, 08.43 PM IST