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IAF proposal to buy 114 Rafales cleared by defence procurement board

IAF proposal to buy 114 Rafales cleared by defence procurement board
Published on Jan 17, 2026 06:10 am IST

MEA calls out viral fake letter about Rafale deal information leak

The fake letter was posted by an X account named ‘Discourse Lab,' which claimed that Delhi is struggling to contain leaked information related to the Rafale deal.
Updated on Dec 11, 2025 01:40 pm IST

Ukraine commits to buying 100 Dassault Aviation-produced Rafale fighter jets

The deal comes less than a month after Ukraine signed a letter of intent with Sweden for the supply of as many as 150 Saab fighter jets to Kyiv.
Published on Nov 18, 2025 01:29 am IST

Dassault: CEO’s remarks not on Rafale use in Op Sindoor

Dassault: CEO’s remarks not on Rafale use in Op Sindoor
Published on Jul 09, 2025 09:30 am IST

What Dassault said after report on CEO’s response to Pakistan over Rafale jets

French intelligence report recently suggested that China was running a 'disinformation' campaign against Dassault's Rafale jets after Operation Sindoor.
Updated on Jul 09, 2025 11:59 pm IST

China behind anti-Rafale campaign? France flags disinformation after Op Sindoor

A French fighter aircraft Rafale M manufactured by Dassault Aviaition, stands on the tarmac before a practice session for a simulated landing on an aircraft carrier at the Landivisiau Navy Air Base (BAN Landivisiau) in Saint-Servais, Brittany, France,
Updated on Jul 07, 2025 11:59 am IST

Dassault, Reliance to build luxury jets in India

A Dassault Rafale C fighter jet at the Paris Air Show in Paris, France, on Tuesday. (Bloomberg)
Updated on Jun 18, 2025 08:59 pm IST

Reliance partners with Dassault to make Falcon 2000 business jets in India

Display models of Dassault Aviation SA aircraft, including Falcon firefighter and executive jets at the Paris Air Show in Paris, France.
Published on Jun 18, 2025 02:59 pm IST

Did India lose Rafales? Dassault CEO gives curt response on Pakistan's claim

Eric Trappier, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of French aviation company Dassault Aviation quashes Pakistan claims of downing Rafale as "inaccurate"
Updated on Jun 15, 2025 01:40 pm IST

Rafale fuselage to be made in India for the first time

India has signed a 63K-cr deal with France to buy 26 Rafale M aircraft for the deal. (French Navy)
Published on Jun 06, 2025 05:34 am IST

Rafale maker Dassault Aviation stock nears record high after India-Pak standoff

Dassault Aviation’s stock continued its upward momentum for the third consecutive session on Friday, climbing nearly 2.4%. (Pic used for representation)
Updated on May 16, 2025 06:23 pm IST

Rafale maker Dassault Aviation stock rallies day after PM Modi's message to Pak

A French fighter aircraft Rafale M, manufactured by Dassault Aviation, takes part in a practice session for a simulated landing on an aircraft carrier at the Landivisiau Navy Air Base (in Saint-Servais, Brittany, France,
Updated on May 14, 2025 06:07 pm IST

J-10 jets maker Avic Chengdu's shares plunge after PM Modi's speech

Pakistan Air Force J-10 fighter jets fly past over the President's House during the national day parade in Islamabad on March 23, 2025. (Photo by Aamir QURESHI / AFP)
Updated on May 13, 2025 06:32 pm IST

Rafale maker Dassault shares plummet; China's Avic Chengdu sees stock soars

A French fighter aircraft Rafale M, manufactured by Dassault Aviation, takes part in a practice session for a simulated landing on an aircraft carrier at the Landivisiau Navy Air Base (BAN Landivisiau) in Saint-Servais, Brittany, in France.
Updated on May 13, 2025 08:41 pm IST

India, France sign 63,000 crore deal for 26 Rafale fighters

A French multirole fighter aircraft Rafale takes part in a practice session for a simulated landing on a aircraft carrier at the French Navy airbase of Landivisiau in Saint-Servais.
Updated on Apr 28, 2025 02:39 pm IST

French aerospace firm seeks to build facility near Noida airport

The company has decided to set up an MRO facility within a 1,365-hectare area designated in the second phase of the Noida International Airport project, which includes the development of an aviation hub including Centre of Excellence. (Sunil Ghosh/HT File)
Published on Apr 16, 2025 08:18 am IST

Dassault to set up facility near Noida to support Rafale, Mirage 2000 jets

The Indian Air Force operates a fleet of 36 Rafales and around 50 Mirage 2000s. (File Photo)
Updated on Sept 24, 2024 05:54 pm IST

Serbia, France's Dassault Aviation agree over purchase of Rafale fighter jets

Serbia, France's Dassault Aviation agree over purchase of Rafale fighter jets
Published on Aug 30, 2024 12:42 am IST

Why Pawar keeps contradicting Congress and helping BJP

A senior Congress leader pointed out that Pawar prefers to keep good equations with the party in power at the Centre. “That is his brand of politics. He doesn’t take an extreme stand on issues confronting the ruling party at the Centre. There are several reasons behind this and we are not surprised,” he said, on condition of anonymity. (ANI)
Updated on Apr 09, 2023 10:32 am IST

France hands over 3 Rafale fighter jets with India-specific enhancements to IAF

IAF's Rafale jet fighter doing the vertical Charlie maneuver on 2021 Republic Day.
Published on Feb 01, 2022 06:05 pm IST

'No violations in Rafale deal with India', says Dassault Aviation

According to the 2016 deal, India will receive 36 Rafale fighter jet from France.
Updated on Apr 08, 2021 07:51 pm IST

CAG picks holes in chopper upgrade, flags concerns about navy vessels

Representational image of a Mi-17 chopper.
Updated on Sept 24, 2020 11:17 am IST

‘Defended Rafale deal on merit’: Former IAF chief Dhanoa on Supreme Court verdict

When the Indian Air Force (IAF) defended the Rafale deal then it was criticised for wading into politics, air chief marshal (retd) BS Dhanoa said on Thursday
Updated on Jul 23, 2020 10:29 pm IST

Don’t terrorise us on tax: Rafale engine manufacturer tells Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Indian Defense Minister Minister Rajnath Singh, listens to an aide as French Defense Minister Florence Parly, left, listens during a ceremony at the Dassault Aviation plant in Merignac, near Bordeaux.
Updated on Oct 09, 2019 05:35 pm IST

‘Not aggression but self defence’: Rajnath after India gets first Rafale

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh gestures before a test flight in a Rafale jet fighter at the Dassault Aviation plant in Merignac, near Bordeaux, southwestern France, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019.
Updated on Oct 09, 2019 05:05 am IST

News updates from Hindustan Times at 9 PM: Rajnath Singh receives India’s first Rafale jet in France, takes off for sortie and all the latest news at this hour

Rajnath Singh formally accepted the first Rafale fighter jet after India had signed a deal with the French government and Dassault Aviation in September 2016, to acquire 36 Rafale fighter jets.
Updated on Oct 08, 2019 08:56 pm IST

After receiving India’s first Rafale jet, Rajnath takes off for sortie

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on board a Rafale fighter jet in France.
Updated on Jul 08, 2020 06:55 am IST

IAF receives first Rafale combat aircraft in France

The first aircraft with tail number RB-01 was received by a team of Indian Air Force officers led by Air Marshal VR Chaudhary in France who also flew in the plane for around one hour, Indian Air Force sources told ANI.
Updated on Sept 21, 2019 12:56 am IST

ITI students from Nagpur to learn Rafale assembling

The students of government-run Industrial Training Institute in Nagpur will now learn to assemble Rafale and Falcon jets.
Updated on Sept 21, 2019 07:05 am IST