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Rafales Replace Russian Sukhois As India’s Frontline Fighters; Fly To France For 1st Multi-Nation Wargames

By Neeraj Rajput and N. C. Bipindra for EurAsian Times New Delhi: India is sending its Rafale combat jets to France for a multi-nation air exercise. This is the first time the 2020-inducted Indian Air Force (IAF) fighters have flown overseas to join a wargame in a friendly foreign nation’s air base. The French-origin nuke-delivery platform has emerged as the South Asian giant’s true “frontline”…

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IAF Sukhoi Su-30 MKI's Safety Record: Last Crash Happened in August 2019

The Sukhoi Su-30 MKI involved in the crash has been India’s most advanced fighter jets for the longest of the time, till IAF inducted French-made Rafale plane in the fleet. source https://zeenews.india.com/aviation/iaf-sukhoi-su-30-mkis-safety-record-last-crash-happened-in-august-2019-2566579.html

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In July 2020, the first batch of five Rafale jets arrived at the Air Force Station in Ambala. According to a government announcement at the time, these were to be part of the 17th Squadron, the "Golden Arrows," which had been revived the previous year. Next month, they will be formally inducted into the IAF.

"The Rafale contract was a game changer for India's national security, and its induction sends a powerful statement to the rest of the globe," Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said at the time. The Rafale deal, worth over $9 billion, was signed to add more jets to the IAF arsenal.

In February, India obtained three of the last four fighter planes. France turned over

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100 विमानों पर एक साथ नजर, राफेल से बचना नामुमकिन है

100 विमानों पर एक साथ नजर, राफेल से बचना नामुमकिन है

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Jul 27 2020, 03:17 PM IST लद्दाख सीमा पर चीन के साथ तनातनी के बीच फ्रांस से 5 राफेल विमान 29 तारीख को भारत की जमीं पर लैंड करने वाले हैं। हैमर मिसाइल से लैस ये विमान किसी भी दुश्मन को धूल चटाने की कूवत रखते हैं। राफेल हरियाणा के अंबाला हवाईपट्टी पर 29 को लैंड करेगा। इसके तुरंत बाद ही उसे लेह में तैनात किया जा सकता है। राफेल कितना खतरनाक है, राफेल के आने से भारतीय वायुसेना कितनी ताकतवर हुई…

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IAF team in France to make preparations to induct more Rafale jets

IAF team in France to make preparations to induct more Rafale jets

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By: PTI | New Delhi | October 15, 2020 6:18:54 pm

The second batch of four Rafale jets is expected to arrive in India in the next four weeks. Express Photo: Tashi Tobgyal

As it prepares to induct a second batch of Rafale jets, the Indian Air Force has sent a team of officials to France to oversee the logistical issues and review the…

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Good day ladies and gentlemen. Hope 2021 brings about a lot of happiness to everyone.

This is my first ever blog, and I have chosen an unusual topic to write about. Unusual, because us mortals, seldom tread on subjects pertaining to the defense of our nation, India.

We are all aware by now that Indian Air Force has inducted the French Rafale fighter jets into it’s arsenal. Recently there was a huge hue and cry regarding the induction of 36 Rafales purchased from Dassault Aviation, France. So by now most of us have heard the name at least.

Today, I take you back in time when the original tender for the acquisition of 126 multi role combat aircraft was floated in 2008 by the then UPA Government. Why is it that the IAF was in a sudden rush to procure such a huge number of high end platforms.

The defence of this country with its huge land and sea borders have generally been given a step motherly attitude by successive governments. Even though we have the world’s 4th largest armed forces in terms of manpower, the weapons platforms that are used in all the three services are a bit dated. More so with the IAF.

Till date the IAF uses 1960-70s era platforms like the MIG 21 Fishbeds and MIG 23/27 Flogger aircrafts along with a plethora of other jets like the SEPECAT Jaguar and the Dassault Mirage 2000H . Recently our air arsenal received a huge boost with the advent of the Sukhoi Su 30mki multi role fighters. These along with the MIG 29s form the main strike platforms of our air force. But the MIG 21 and 23/27 are nearing the end of their tenure, albeit heavy upgradations. In fact the MIG 23/27 has already been retired from service.

To keep a healthy plausible deterrent against our neighbours like Pakistan and China, with whom we have less than cordial relations, the IAF needs a minimum of 44 squadrons of multi role fighters. But the inventory has been depleted severely and the absolute minimum requirement of 39.5 squadrons are currently not being met.

The initial objective of this tender was to procure 20 ton class of fighters like the Mirage 2000s, which had performed admirably during the Kargil conflict of 1999. But due to the order of the Dassault Rafales from the French government, and the lack of orders from foreign buyers for the Mirage jets, Dassault Aviation had already decided to close down the production lines for the Mirage.

This led to the IAF taking off the 20 tonnes MTOW (Maximum Take Off Weight) limit on procurement of fighters. The MMRCA (Medium Multi Role Combat Aircraft) was seen as a platform between the HAL developed LCA (Light Combat Aircraft) and the heavy birds like the Su 30MKI .

There were 6 main contenders for the race for the 126 MMRCA deal (worth around USD 7.7 billion at that time). The contenders were: Dassault Rafale, Eurofighter Typhoon, Boeing F/A18 E-F Super Hornet, Lockheed Martin F 16IN, Saab JAS 39 Gripen and the MIG 35.

Now let’s get a little technical on these mean machines.

   Mikoyan MIG 35:  India is currently operating the MIG 29SM and the MIG 29K naval versions. The MIG 35 is but the elder brother of the same aircraft. It of course processes a more advanced avionics platform with the ZhUK AE AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) radar, OLS – UEM IRST (Infra Red Search and Track) systems, OLS-K Laser Targetting pods etc, it is basically the same platform that IAF already operates. Weapons wise it would not bring about a massive improvement to the IAF arsenal. It would operate the brilliant AA -11 Archer WVR AAM (Within Visual Range Air to Air Missile) and AA-12 BVR ( Beyond Visual Range) AAM. But these are already there with the IAF. Plus the ZhUK AE AESA radar was not yet operational and had a lot of deficiencies at the time it was displayed at Aero India 2007. The IAF was not too keen in the MIG 35 jets although it has a technical knowhow regarding MIG handling. Despite the fact that Russia was keen on complete ToT ( Transfer of Technology) to India, the IAF did not want to put all its eggs in one basket. It wanted a platform from a completely different source but a reliable one.

SAAB GRIPEN : the SAAB Gripen is currently one of the most advanced single engine fighters in operation around the world. It stands at 17 tonnes and can be classified as a light combat aircraft. Although the Gripen NG, which was offered to India was substantially heavier. The NG version offered a platform with increased internal fuel capacity and an engine with 35% more thrust that the original. The aircraft has superb cockpit ergonomics and magnificient handling and maneuverability. All Gripen aircrafts are digitally linked to each other and can stealth fire its munitions without giving away its position. This is due to the fact that all the Gripens are linked and 1 aircraft can fire its missiles/ smart bombs without lighting up its own FCR (Fire Control Radar). It also comes with a very advanced DAS(Defensive Aids Subsystem). The only point where its lacking is the fact that it does not have the AESA radar, which was one of the major factors in procuring these aircrafts. Moreover the Gripen lacked an advanced IRST suite, although its DAS is very advanced. The weapons platform for Gripen includes U.S made AIM 120 AMRAAM (Advanced Medium Range Air to Air Missile) along with Israeli Python and Derby systems. The main problem that may arise is that the U.S may not approve of the use of such high tech missiles. Moreover SAAB’s TOT cannot be certain as many of the equipment on board are from various foreign manufacturers.

LOCKHEED MARTIN F16 IN – the F16 is one of the most popular single engine fighters of the world and it is absolutely a majestic aircraft. The F16 IN is based on the F16 Block 60 which was supplied to the U.A.E. although the original F16 was intended as a lightweight daylight fighter at the time of its inception, it has come a long way since then, and is currently the backbone of a majority of air forces in the world. It is highly agile and maneuverable and carries a diverse range of very advanced weapons systems. It has both BVR and WVR capabilities and is also equipped with the Northrop Gruman AESA radar. It is still a brilliant aircraft even though its ageing.

One of the main requirements for the IAF was longer range and heavier weapons carrying capability. This was provided for by the F16IN in the form of CFT (Conformal Fuel Tanks). Once these tanks are fitted to the aircraft its range and weapons load increases but its agility and maneuverability decreases rapidly. This factor plus the age of the mainframe of the aircraft made the IAF a little vary regarding the purchase of the latest variant of the F16.

F/A 18 E-F Super Hornet : This is the latest offering from Boeing. It is a state of the art modern jet equipped with the much vaunted AESA radar and a weapons platform which is second to none. It has both BVR and WVR capabilities, with air superiority as well and secondary ground attack capabilities. Its carries the AIM 120 AMRAAM missile for BVR purposes and the AIM 9X for WVR purposes. It also carries a variety of precision guided munitions. As for its agility and handling, it is based on the super maneuverable F 15 Eagle and has some of the best handling capabilities of all aircrafts. Its avionics suite includes the ATFLIR (Advanced Tactical Forward Looking Infra Red) systems and a highly advanced DAS called the IDECM (Integrated Defensive Electronic Counter Measures). This along with RWR (Radar Warning Receiver) a MAWS (Missile Approach Warning System), electronic jammers and counter measure dispensers makes it a formidable aircraft.

 But in case of both these aircrafts there is but one huge glaring deficiency. They are both manufactured by United States. As of now India and United States are on extremely friendly terms but this may change due to circumstances. As has been previously demonstrated in 1998, right after the Pokhran 2 nuclear tests conducted by India, the U.S will not think twice before putting on trade and arms supply embargos on India. More over the TOT for these aircrafts are uncertain, though Lockheed Martin is interested in setting up its plant in India, its not sure how much TOT we may get on the F/A 18 E-F Super Hornet, as its currently being used extensively by the USAF and the USN.

EUROFIGHTER TYPHOON : The TYPHOON is built by a consortium of 4 European countries – UK, Germany, Italy and Spain. The version requested by IAF is the Tranche 3 of the TYPHOONS. This will meet its air superiority and ground attack capabilities. The TYPHOON is a majestic craft . It has an unstable design which makes it highly aero dynamic. It incorporates digital fly by wire technology and is a super maneuverable aircraft. It has easy handling and its flight control system automatically prevents it from going into dangerous envelopes where it may stall or spin. It has an extremely advanced avionics suite with a highly developed IRST system (possibly the best) in the PIRATE. The aircraft also incorporates a FLIR thermal imager for passive search and scan. The DAS on board this aircraft is highly capable too with RWR, MAWS and counter measure systems all incorporated. This gives the pilot a great situational awareness regarding the threats to his aircraft. The only problem with the Eurofighter TYPHOON is that it is yet to accommodate an AESA radar, which is supposedly in the process of development. As for the weapons, the TYPHOON uses the AIM 120 AMRAAM, AIM 9L ASRAAM , IRIS-T (for WVR) as well as the Meteor systems. Other than air superiority weapons it carries a variety of precision guided munitions and SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defense) weapons. However the weapons on board this powerful jet is out sourced from various countries and this may become a problem for India in future. Also it must be taken into account that TOT in its complete format may not be available to India as there is a consortium of different countries producing this aircraft, and all may not agree to the terms.

DASSAULT RAFALE : The RAFALE (squall) is the delta wing fighter on offer from one of India’s biggest allies – France. IAF already operates the Mirage 2000 aircrafts and although it’s ageing we are well aware of its capabilities. The RAFALE was developed to replace the SEPECAT Jaguars and the Super Etendard aircrafts of the French air force and navy. The Rafale is a state of the art dual engine fighter and is currently equipped with the RBE2 AA AESA radar and the optronique secteur frontale IRST systems, which operate in both medium wave infra red and long wave infra red spectrums is touted to be the best in the world. It is designed to be unstable so as to give it extremely high agility in air combat. It has an extremely well developed DAS with full 360 degrees coverage and excellent cockpit ergonomics. The aircraft comes in with 2 superb but expensive AAMs in form of MICA IR with its IIR sensor and the MBDA Meteor BVRM. It can carry the Damocles targeting pod and a plethora of air to ground and SEAD weapons. The Rafale also has the co-operative targeting facility whereby it can stealth fire its munitions. Overall it is a masterful aircraft and can pose as a threat to any and every adversary we may face in the near future.

It must also be borne in mind that India and France has very good relations and has been a strong ally for each other since 1947. Also IAF has operated and still operates Dassault Aviation aircrafts and have the basic necessary infrastructure for future inductions.

 So, ladies and gentlemen these were the contenders for the much touted MMRCA deal for procurement of 126 multi role aircrafts for the Indian Air Force. I hope that you have enjoyed reading this small article that I am putting up today . All facts regarding these aircrafts are true to my knowledge and have been gathered from different sources on the internet. Hope you have a good read.

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Desert Knight shows India can quickly adapt new fighters: Gen Rawat

Desert Knight shows India can quickly adapt new fighters: Gen Rawat #India #France #defence #defense #military #army #navy #airforce #nationalsecurity #covid19 #corona #China #Pakistan #IAF #news #industry #business #mygov #mbda #dassault #merisarkar

India France Desert Knight Military Exercise: Indo-French military exercise Desert Knight has clearly demonstrated Indian Air Force’s capability to induct a new combat jets like Rafale fighters, and quickly adapt them, said India’s top military officer Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, adding that Indian Air Force is in league with top air forces of the world. After taking a sortie in…

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First Look At Futuristic Variant Of India's Tejas Fighter

⏩ Detailed concept drawings of the fighter, dubbed the Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF), accessed by NDTV, are being studied by the Aeronautical Design Agency (ADA) and HAL which would eventually build the fighters if their development is funded by the government. ⏩ Future twin engine variant of Tejas aircraft will feature folding wings for aircraft carrier deployment. ⏩ Will be comparable to Rafale but design and development cost will cost less than what India has paid for India specific enhancements in the Rafale deal

New Delhi: In twelve years from now, a twin engine variant of India's Tejas fighter could start replacing Russian built MiG-29K jets deployed on board the Indian Navy's aircraft carriers INS Vikramaditya and Vikrant which is yet to be inducted. Detailed concept drawings of the fighter, dubbed the Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF), accessed by NDTV, are being studied by the Aeronautical Design Agency (ADA) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) which would eventually build the fighters if their development is funded by the government. What's more, the design of an Air Force variant of the jet, the Omni Role Combat Aircraft (ORCA), with significant design differences, is also being studied. This variant would weigh a ton less than the Naval variant since it would not need heavy reinforced landing gear required for operations from the deck of an aircraft carrier.

Sources close to the project have told NDTV that the total design and development costs for prototypes of the aircraft ''would cost less than the Rs.12,780 crore India Specific Enhancement package'' signed between India and France towards customising 36 Rafale fighters being inducted into the Indian Air Force.

''The total design and development costs for twin engine variants of the Tejas fighter would cost less than Rs.13,000 crores with each fighter for the Navy costing in the range of Rs. 538 crores.'' The Indian Air Force variant of the fighter would cost between Rs 35 crore and Rs.71 crores less than the Navy variant. The development time-scale for the project has been pegged at six years from the time initial funding has been provided.

Project designers say they could ''very comfortably develop'' the new twin engine Tejas variant based on the experience they have gained in testing the Naval prototype of the Tejas fighter. This prototype is expected to land on the deck of India's aircraft carrier, INS Vikramaditya, for the first time within the next few weeks. The prototype is powered by a single US-built General Electric F404-GE-IN20 turbofan engine which is not seen to be powerful enough to justify serial manufacture of a Naval Tejas in its present avatar other than in very limited numbers. The significantly larger twin engine Tejas now being proposed would be fitted with two more powerful General Electric F414 engines and would have a significantly higher weapons payload and range. The additional thrust provided by two engines would also guarantee a larger safety margin for pilots while taking off and landing in hot and humid tropical weather conditions out at sea in the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.

Weighing 23 tonnes, the Navy Twin Engine Deck Based fighter would be significantly larger than the 13.5 ton Tejas Mk-1 fighter which has entered squadron service with the Indian Air Force and the 17.5 ton Tejas Mk-2 which is meant to be inducted into the Indian Air Force from 2030. The fighter would be in the size of the MiG-29K currently being operated by the Indian Navy on its aircraft carrier, the INS Vikramaditya and would have the ability of carrying a weapons payload of nine tonnes. It would feature folding wings to save space on the deck of aircraft carriers. The jet would likely have a top speed in the range of Mach 1.6 or just under 2,000 kilometres per hour.

Both the Navy Twin Engine Deck Based fighter and the Air Force Omni Role Fighter would host several indigenous sensors and avionics which are now at an advanced stage of development. This includes an Active Electronically Scanned Radar (AESA) which can simultaneously track targets in the air and out at sea or over land with great precision. All the fighters would be built with made in India data links and communication systems which would enable the jets in a formation to securely exchange critical sensor information during a mission. A host of made-in-India weapons including long range variant of the Astra air to air missile which has recently completed tests would arm the jets.

Project designers point out that none of the future variants of the Tejas now being studied are a part of the Navy or Air Force's present procurement plans. ''More than 750 aircraft will need replacement between 2030 and 2050.'' By 2040, several older aircraft in service with the Indian Air Force, including the Sukhoi 30MKI, presently the cutting edge, would need to retire. Development of a larger, twin engine variant of the Tejas, designers feel, is an incremental step forward as they simultaneously proceed with the design and development of a made-in-India stealth fighter called the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), both larger, more capable and more expensive than variants of the Tejas. The AMCA is expected to start entering squadron service with the IAF from 2040 if funding is secured.

''A twin engine variant of the Tejas would be in the class of the Rafale, extremely nimble with excellent sensor fusion,'' say designers working on the plans for the futuristic fighter. ''The jet would be extremely nimble with excellent sensor fusion. The fact that this would be entirely designed and developed in India would be a huge boost for our ambitions in being an aerospace power.''

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IAF Sukhoi Su-30 MKI's Safety Record: Last Crash Happened in August 2019

The Sukhoi Su-30 MKI involved in the crash has been India’s most advanced fighter jets for the longest of the time, till IAF inducted French-made Rafale plane in the fleet. source https://zeenews.india.com/aviation/iaf-sukhoi-su-30-mkis-safety-record-last-crash-happened-in-august-2019-2566579.html

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Indian Air Force Stands Up Second Dassault Rafale Squadron at Hashimara Air Base

The Indian Air Force Wednesday formally inducted the Rafale aircraft into the 101 Squadron of the Eastern Air Command—this is the second IAF squadron to be equipped with the new fighter jets. #military #defense #defence #indianairforce

The Indian Air Force Wednesday formally inducted the Rafale aircraft into the 101 Squadron of the Eastern Air Command—this is the second IAF squadron to be equipped with the new fighter jets. The induction of Rafale had been carefully planned at Hasimara, keeping in mind the importance of strengthening IAF’s capability in the Eastern Sector. The 101 Squadron was formed on May 1, 1949 at Palam. It…

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Will phase out MiG-21s in 3 years, induct Rafales by 2022: IAF chief | India News

Will phase out MiG-21s in 3 years, induct Rafales by 2022: IAF chief | India News

HYDERABAD: The phasing out of MiG-21 fighter jets, which have been involved in several accidents over the years, will happen over the next two to three years, Air chief marshal R K S Bhadauria said on Saturday. He added that this would pave the way for the induction of the 36 Rafale jets by 2022, and then the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) would be added. Speaking at the combined graduation parade…

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Induction of Rafale aircraft into Indian Air Force by 2022: IAF Chief

Induction of Rafale aircraft into Indian Air Force by 2022: IAF Chief

Image Source : TWITTER @IAF_MCC Induction of Rafale aircraft into Indian Air Force by 2022: IAF Chief IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria on Saturday said the induction of 36 Rafale aircraft into the Indian Air Force would take place by 2022. The IAF is absolutely on target with respect to the Rafale induction plan, he said while responding to a reporters’ query on timeline for receiving the 36 fighter jets…

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IAF में इस दिन शामिल होगा राफेल फाइटर जेट का दूसरा दस्ता, चुनाव के बीच बंगाल में होगी एंट्री Indian Air Force to induct second squadron of Rafale fighter jets in April in Hasimara Air Force Station

IAF में इस दिन शामिल होगा राफेल फाइटर जेट का दूसरा दस्ता, चुनाव के बीच बंगाल में होगी एंट्री Indian Air Force to induct second squadron of Rafale fighter jets in April in Hasimara Air Force Station

पश्चिम बंगाल (West Bengal Elections 2021) में इन दिनों चुनावी सरगर्मी अपने च��म पर है। इस बीच भारतीय वायुसेना (Indian Air Force) राफेल फाइटर जेट (Rafale fighter jets) के दूसरे दस्ते को अप्रैल के मध्य में शामिल करने जा रही है। इस दस्ते को पश्चिम बंगाल के अलीपुरद्वार जिले के हाशिमारा एयरफोर्स स्टेशन (Hasimara Air Force Station) पर शामिल किया जाएगा। हिंदुस्तान टाइम्स के मुताबिक, एयरफोर्स के एक…

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Rafale induction ceremony cost exchequer over Rs 41 lakh: Defence minister Rajnath

NEW DELHI: 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. “The first five Rafale aircraft of IAF were formally inducted into IAF on September 10. The arrangements for this event were made mostly through local resources of IAF. The total expenditure on the event was Rs 41.32 lakh including Rs 9.18 lakh of GST,” he said. Singh said all new variant of aircraft are traditionally inducted into the Indian Air Force through a “befitting ceremony” The Rafale induction ceremony was attended by French Defence Minister Florence Parly and the top echelon of the French aerospace major Dassault Aviation, the manufacturer of the aircraft. The first batch of the five Rafale jets arrived in India on July 29, nearly four years after India signed an inter-governmental agreement with France to procure 36 of the aircraft at a cost of Rs 59,000 crore. The formal induction ceremony of the fleet had taken place nearly six weeks later. A second batch of three Rafale jets arrived in India on November 3 while a third batch of another three jets joined the IAF on January 27. The Rafale jets are India’s first major acquisition of fighter planes in 23 year after the Sukhoi jets were imported from Russia. The fleet has been carrying out sorties in eastern Ladakh where Indian and Chinese troops have been engaged in a standoff for the last nine months. The first squadron of the Rafale jets is stationed at the Ambala air base while the second one will be based at the Hasimara base in West Bengal.

source https://bbcbreakingnews.com/2021/02/08/rafale-induction-ceremony-cost-exchequer-over-rs-41-lakh-defence-minister-rajnath/

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3 more Rafale fighter jets from France arrive in India

NEW DELHI: Three more Rafale fighters touched down in India from France on Wednesday evening, to add to the eight such Omni-role jets already inducted by the IAF. The three…

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Induction of Rafale aircraft into Indian Air Force by 2022: IAF Chief | India News

Induction of Rafale aircraft into Indian Air Force by 2022: IAF Chief | India News

HYDERABAD: IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria on Saturday said the induction of 36 Rafale aircraft into the Indian Air Force would take place by 2022. The IAF is absolutely on target with respect to the Rafale induction plan, he said while responding to a reporters’ query on timeline for receiving the 36 fighter jets from France. “The target is 2022. It is absolutely on target. I mentioned earlier. Except…