Rafale

Video: Architect Builds Jet-Shaped Vehicle, Names It 'Punjab Rafale'

India News | Edited by Stela Dey | Thursday March 4, 2021

An architect in Punjab has designed a jet-shaped vehicle and named it 'Punjab Rafale'. Inspired by the Rafale fighter jets, the vehicle looks like an aircraft but cannot fly. It can run at a speed of 15 to 20 kmph and has been manufactured in Bathinda's Rama Mandi.

"India To Have 17 Rafale Jets By March, Entire Fleet By 2022": Centre

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday February 8, 2021

India will have 17 Rafale jets by March this year and the entire fleet of the fighter aircraft bought by the country will reach by April 2022.

Rafale Induction Event Cost Exchequer Over Rs 41 Lakh: Defence Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday February 8, 2021

The induction ceremony of the first five Rafale jets at the Ambala Air Force base on September 10 last cost the exchequer a little over of Rs 41 lakh including Rs 9.18 lakh GST, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in Rajya Sabha on Monday.

"Of Course...": Air Force Chief On Rafale Giving Edge Amid China Standoff

India News | ANI | Thursday February 4, 2021

Asserting that India has made adequate deployments at the China border to deal with the standoff, Indian Air ForceChief RKS Bhadauria on Thursday said " talks are going on" with Beijing amid a border standoff.

Three More Rafale Fighter Jets Leave For India From France

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 27, 2021

A third batch of three more Rafale fighter jets on Wednesday took off from France for a non-stop flight to India, in a further boost to the strike capability of the Indian Air Force.

Watch: Republic Day Showstopper Rafale Jet's "Vertical Charlie" Manoeuvre

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Tuesday January 26, 2021

Republic Day 2021: A Rafale fighter jet for the first time was part of the Republic Day parade. Today's Republic Day parade drew to a close with the customary fly-past by the Indian Air Force fighter jets. The stunning "Vertical Charlie" manouevre was carried out by a Rafale jet at the 72nd Republic Day parade on Delhi's Rajpath.

Rafale Aircraft Makes R-Day Flypast Debut, Performs "Vertical Charlie"

India News | Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Arun Nair | Tuesday January 26, 2021

A Rafale fighter jet - one of the eight inducted into the Indian Air Force over the last year - took part in the Republic Day celebrations for the first time as it carried out the demanding and spectacular "Vertical Charlie" maneuver alone and was part of the "Eklavya" formation with four other fighter jets.

Half The Distance, Fewer Spectators: What's New This Republic Day Parade

India News | Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Tuesday January 26, 2021

India is all set to display its military might at the annual Republic Day Parade today. However, this year's edition is set to be extraordinary for several reasons, including the the prevailing pandemic conditions. Here are some of the changes made in the 2021 parade.

Rafale Jet And Other Star Attractions of Republic Day 2021

India News | NDTV Newsdesk | Tuesday January 26, 2021

As the national celebrates Republic Day today, a parade of many firsts held in the shadow of Covid will feature a fly-past of Rafale fighter jets, the first tableau from Ladakh and a contingent of Bangladeshi armed forces.

At Republic Day Parade With Many Firsts, Ladakh And Ayodhya Temple Tableaux

India News | Edited by Arun Nair | Tuesday January 26, 2021

India celebrated its 72nd Republic Day parade today with a shortened programme because of the coronavirus pandemic. Apart from a reduced list of events, the parade saw a shorter route, no chief guest, fewer spectators, no children under 15 in the annual parade, and fewer soldiers in the Army and Navy contingents. However, the newly inducted Rafale...

Air Force Ready For Any Challenge From Leh To Kanyakumari: Rafale Pilot

India News | ANI | Sunday January 24, 2021

Indian Air Force's (IAF) Rafale fighter jet pilot and Squadron Leader Sarthak Kumar on Saturday asserted that the force is ready to undertake any challenge from Leh to Kanyakumari, with their fleet of Rafale jets.

Indian, French Rafale Fighters Begin Bilateral Air Exercise In Rajasthan

India News | ANI | Thursday January 21, 2021

The Indian Air Force (IAF) started the first major international wargames involving its Rafale fighter jets in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, on Wednesday with their French counterparts.

Watch: Rafale Fighter Jet In A 'Vertical Charlie' For Republic Day Parade

India News | Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Nandini Gupta | Wednesday January 20, 2021

The defence ministry gave a glimpse of the excitement the recently inducted Rafale fighter jet will add to this year's Republic Day parade despite being curtailed in view of the coronavirus pandemic.

Air Force To Deploy Rafale, Sukhoi, Mirage 2000 Jets In Exercise With France

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 19, 2021

The Indian Air Force will deploy its Rafale, Sukhoi and Mirage 2000 combat jets besides other key assets in a five-day mega air exercise with French air and space force that begins near Jodhpur on Wednesday.

First Woman Combat Pilot To Add Another 1st To Her Name This Republic Day

India News | Edited by Debanish Achom | Tuesday January 19, 2021

Flight Lieutenant Bhawana Kanth, the first woman in India who qualified for combat mission in a fighter jet, will add another first to her name - she will be the first woman fighter pilot to participate in the Republic Day flypast.