3 Additional Rafale Jets Arrive in India, Strength Now at 14
NEW DELHI: With the arrival of three additional Rafale fighters from France on Wednesday, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has increased its prowess by leaps and bounds. With the addition of three more jets, the number of Rafale fighters in the IAF fleet has gone up to 14. Moreover, another nine are scheduled to get inducted by April end. The three Rafales were refueled in mid-air by Airbus MRTT tankers of the UAE Air Force. The Hasimara forward base in north Bengal will kick off operations with five fighters next month. India ordered 36 planes from France (the equivalent of
Adding More Fire Power: IAF to Get 12 Rafale Fighters
NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is all set to increase its prowess by inducting three more Rafale Omni-role fighters and another nine are scheduled to get inducted by April end. The Hasimara forward base in north Bengal will kick off operations with five fighters next month. According to sources, an IAF team has already reached France to zero in on the date for ferrying three Rafales to Ambala. India ordered 36 planes from France (the equivalent of two squadrons with 18 jets each) in September 2016 for ₹59,000 crores under a government-to-government deal. The IAF’s Ambala-based Golden Arrows