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Indian Air Force Chief BS Dhanoa Flies Rafale Jet In France

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 19, 2017

Chief of Air Staff BS Dhanoa on Tuesday flew a sortie in a Rafale fighter jet from a French airbase to gain first-hand experience of the aircraft, 36 of which are being procured for the Indian Air Force.

Spotlight On MiG-35 Fighter Jet At Russia's Top Air Show

World News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 18, 2017

Russia's international air show MAKS began today with 180 foreign firms, including from India, participating with the spotlight on the MiG-35 fighter jet

Dassault Aviation Hopes To Sell More Rafale Jets To India

India News | Reuters | Monday May 22, 2017

French aircraft maker Dassault Aviation SA hopes to start talks with India by the end of the year for additional sales of its Rafale fighter jet, before full negotiations in 2018, Chief Executive Eric Trappier said in Geneva on Sunday.

Roger Federer Wants Rafael Nadal as Laver Cup Doubles Partner

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday February 21, 2017

Roger Federer, who beat Rafale Nadal in an epic five-set Australian Open final last month, admitted on Monday: "I've always wanted to play with Rafa... just because our rivalry has been so special.

World Buys More Weapons Than Ever Before, India Tops List

India News | Iain Marlow, Bloomberg | Tuesday February 21, 2017

Global arms sales over the last five years reached their highest level since 1990, with India continuing to top the charts as the world's largest defense importer, a report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute has found.

Reliance Aerostructure Enters Into Joint Venture With Dassault Aviation

Press Trust of India | Thursday February 16, 2017

The contract includes a 50 per cent offset obligation to the tune of approximately Rs 30,000 crore, the largest ever offset contract in the country's history.

Anil Ambani Flies Sortie In Rafale At Aero India Show

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 15, 2017

Reliance Group's Anil Ambani today took to the skies for a sortie in the French Rafale fighter jet aircraft at the Aero India 2017 airshow at Yelahanka airbase in Bengaluru.

Dassault Eyes Contract To Supply 57 Rafale Fighter Jets To Indian Navy

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 15, 2017

After securing the Euro 8.78 billion deal for 36 Rafale fighters jets to strengthen the Indian Air Force fleet, French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation is now eying the naval contract of 57 aircraft that is up for grabs. The navy issued a 'Request for Information' last month seeking response from various manufacturers to equip its aircraft c...

Industrialist Anil Ambani To Fly Sortie In Rafale Aircraft At Aero India

Bangalore News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday February 15, 2017

Industrialist Anil Ambani is all set to take to the skies on Wednesday for a sortie in the French Rafale fighter at the Yelahanka IAF base in Bengaluru, venue of Aero India 2017.

Swedish Defence Firm Saab Offers High-Tech Jet Production Hub To India

India News | Agence France-Presse | Monday February 13, 2017

Swedish defence giant Saab has offered to build a state-of-the-art fighter jet factory in India should it seal a lucrative deal to supply hundreds of military jets to New Delhi.

Air Force Declines RTI Seeking Details Of Rafale Deal, Says It's Confidential

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday February 5, 2017

Details of the agreement signed between Indian and French authorities regarding the supply of 36 Rafale aircraft cannot be disclosed as they are confidential in nature, the Air Force has said.

India Needs About 200-250 Rafale Fighter Jets To Maintain Edge: Air Chief Arup Raha

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 28, 2016

Outgoing IAF chief Arup Raha today made it clear that just 36 Rafale fighter jets would not suffice as India needs about 200-250 more fighters to maintain its combat edge over adversaries.

India To Get Rafale Fighter Jets In 3 Years: Air Chief Arup Raha

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday December 10, 2016

India will get the first tranche of Rafale fighter jets from France in the next three years, Indian Air Force chief Arup Raha said today.

Tejas As Capable As Rafale Jet: Defence Minister

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday November 19, 2016

The indigenously manufactured light combat aircraft 'Tejas', which was inducted into the Indian Air Force earlier this year, is as good as the French-made Rafale fighter jet and comparable with other top LCAs across the world, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Saturday.

Government Offers To Buy 200 Foreign Combat Jets - If They're Made-In-India

India News | Reuters | Saturday October 29, 2016

India is offering to buy hundreds of fighter planes from foreign manufacturers - as long as the jets are made in India and with a local partner, air force officials say.

Rafale Equipment Provider To Set Up Facility In Goa: Defence Minister

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday October 23, 2016

The France-based Safran group, which provides supplies to Rafale fighter jet manufacturers, has been asked to set up a facility in Goa to produce small components of the company's import requirement, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said today.

Exclusive: Why Pakistan May Stop Getting F-16 Fighters From US

India News | Written by Vishnu Som | Friday October 21, 2016

Pakistan is the past, India is the future. That appears to be the message from the American fighter-jet manufacturer Lockheed Martin, which has indicated to NDTV that India acquiring its F-16 fighter-jet will effectively mean that the Pakistan Air Force will not be able to acquire the latest variant of the jet that it has operated for 33 years.

Indian Air Force Ready To Take Up Any Challenge, Says Chief Arup Raha

India News | Agencies | Saturday October 8, 2016

As the borders with Pakistan remains active with repeated ceasefire violations, the Indian Air Force celebrates its 84th Foundation Day on Saturday by scintillating air display by various aircraft at Air Force Station Hindon in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad, near Delhi.

India's Big Focus On Space As It Modernises Military: Foreign Media

India News | N. C. Bipindra, Bloomberg | Friday October 7, 2016

India is laying the groundwork for the formation of a space command to give it a military edge in the tense South Asia region, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi pursues a broader upgrade of the armed forces.

Rafale Jets 'Exceptional', Air Force Will Like To Have More Of It: Arup Raha

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 4, 2016

Describing the Rafale fighter jets as "exceptional", Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha today said the force would like to have more of the aircraft and insisted that the recently signed contract for 36 fighters was better than other such deals.

Rafale Deal: Reliance, Dassault Aviation Set Up Joint Venture

Press Trust of India | Monday October 3, 2016

The Dassault Reliance Aerospace joint venture will be a key player in the execution of offset obligations, a joint statement by the companies said.

Rafale Jets May Come To India Earlier Than Expected: Manohar Parrikar

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 2, 2016

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said that India may start getting Rafale fighter aircraft from France earlier than the agreed-upon 36 months.

Ready To Make Rafale In India, Says Dassault CEO

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 23, 2016

With the deal for 36 Rafale jets in the kitty, Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier today said the French company is game for the 'Make in India' initiative and open to manufacturing the fighter aircraft in India if the plane is shortlisted for a bigger order.

Rafale Deal For 36 Fighter Jets Finally Sealed After Long Wait: 10 Facts

India News | Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Shuchi Shukla | Friday September 23, 2016

India today signed a deal to buy 36 high-tech Rafale fighters from France.

French Defence Minister To Arrive In India To Ink Rafale Deal Today

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 23, 2016

French Defence Minister Jean Yves Le Drian will arrive in New Delhi to sign the Euro 7.8 billion deal on Friday for 36 Rafale jets which will come equipped with latest missiles and weapon system, giving IAF a cutting edge over arch rival Pakistan.

Rafale Deal With France For 36 Fighter Jets Cleared, To Be Signed On Friday

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 21, 2016

The government has cleared the much anticipated deal with France for 36 Rafale fighter jets which will cost 7.878 billion Euros and will be signed on Friday in the presence of French Defence Minister Jean Yves Le Drian.

French Defence Minister To Arrive in Delhi On September 22 To Seal Rafale Deal

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 18, 2016

French Defence Minister Jean Yves Le Drian is set to arrive in Delhi on September 22 along with CEOs of Dassault Aviation, Thales and MBDA to seal the 7.87 billion euros deal for 36 Rafale fighter jets.

7.87 Billion Euro Rafale Deal To Be Signed On September 23

India News | Written by Sudhi Ranjan Sen | Thursday September 15, 2016

More than a decade after India decided to purchase a new line of fighter aircraft, it is now official. On September 23rd, India will sign a deal for 36 Rafale fighters with France for about 7.87 billion Euros, sources have told NDTV.

With Rafale, A Game-Changer Missile That Puts India Ahead Of China: Exclusive

India News | Written by Vishnu Som | Thursday September 15, 2016

As India and France get set to sign a Euro 7.87 billion contract for 36 French Rafale fighters, details are emerging on a previously undisclosed part of the deal, which will see India acquiring the Meteor, arguably the world's most advanced air-to-air missile.

All Details Of Rafale Deal Finalised, To Be Sent To Cabinet Panel Soon

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 14, 2016

The much anticipated contract for 36 Rafale fighter jets is likely to be sealed soon as both the countries have finalised the details for the deal which will cost about 7.87 billion Euros.