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At 900 kmph, Rafale's breathtaking vertical manoeuvre at R-Day parade | Watch

A single Rafale fighter jet flying at 900 km/h can be seen executing a breathtaking vertical manoeuvre.
Updated on Jan 26, 2026 06:00 pm IST

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

Centre considering 3.25 L-cr deal for 114 Rafale jets

Representative photo.
Published on Jan 15, 2026 06:08 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

President Murmu takes sortie in Rafale Jet at Ambala's Air Force station | Watch

President Droupadi Murmu was seen dressed up in uniform, carrying a helmet ahead of the sortie.
Published on Oct 29, 2025 11:34 am IST

Borderlands 4: Release date, time, where to play, editions and more

Borderlands 4 release date, time and more
Published on Sept 08, 2025 09:20 pm IST

‘If some Rafale jets were shot down…’: Gogoi vs Rajnath on Op Sindoor

Defence minister Rajnath Singh and Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi in Lok Sabha during Parliament's monsoon session on Monday.
Updated on Jul 29, 2025 09:29 am IST

How China targeted Rafale reputation after Op Sindoor: French intel reveals

Defence attaches in Chinese embassies were asked to lead the charge to undermine the sale and performance of Rafale jets
Updated on Jul 07, 2025 02:59 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

France's Dassault, Tata ink deal to make Rafale fuselages in India

As per the deal, the first fuselage sections are expected to roll off the assembly line in 2028.
Updated on Jun 05, 2025 04:41 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

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

Morning brief: BJP leader reacts to Rahul's 'Guru Nanak went to Thailand' remark

BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa.
Published on Jun 01, 2023 09:00 am IST

Renault's upcoming coupe SUV named ‘Rafale’, to make global debut on June 18

Renault's upcoming Rafale coupe SUV (Image courtesy: Renault)
Published on May 17, 2023 10:17 am IST

Last of Rafales arrive, deal of 36 completed

India signed a deal with France for 36 Rafale jets. (Twitter/ IAF)
Updated on Dec 16, 2022 05:09 am IST

Afternoon brief: IAF's 'pack is complete' tweet on receiving last Rafale jet

The last of the 36 IAF Rafales landed in India after a quick enroute sip from a UAE Air Force tanker. (File) (HT Photo)
Published on Dec 15, 2022 01:07 pm IST

'Pack is complete': Indian Air Force on getting last of 36 Rafale jets

India signed a deal with France for 36 Rafale jets. (Twitter/ IAF)
Published on Dec 15, 2022 02:36 pm IST

‘We need 4.5 generation aircraft’: IAF chief as he flies in Rafale in Jodhpur

IAF fighter jets Rafale (L) and Sukhoi Su-30MKI land during the joint exercise 'Ex Garuda-VII' between IAF and French Air and Space Force at Jodhpur in Rajasthan.
Updated on Nov 08, 2022 03:31 pm IST

France's 3 Rafale jets makes stopover in India during Indo-Pacific deployment

The contingent comprised three Rafale jets and support aircraft. (Image used for representation). (PTI)
Published on Aug 12, 2022 08:34 am IST

Rafale project complete, India-France cement ties amidst global turmoil

Foreign minister S Jaishankar with French defence minister Florence Parly. 
Published on Feb 23, 2022 09:56 pm 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

India’s first woman Rafale pilot part of IAF’s tableau

Indian Air Force officer Shivangi Singh at the combined graduation parade ceremony at the IAF Academy, Dundigal, on the outskirts of Hyderabad in 2017. (ANI) (ANI)
Updated on Jan 27, 2022 04:38 am IST

3 Rafale fighters with Indian enhancements to arrive on Feb 1-2

IAF's Rafale jet fighter doing the vertical Charlie maneuver on 2021 Republic Day.
Published on Jan 11, 2022 09:06 am IST

Trials of Rafale fighter jet’s naval version kick off in Goa

The Rafale-M demonstration of capability is expected to be carried out over the next two weeks and will be followed by a similar demonstration by the US-origin F-18 fighters in the next three to four months, the officials said. (HT Photo)
Published on Jan 11, 2022 04:44 am IST

Rafale kicks off demo to show it can pair with Indian aircraft carriers

Rafale-M fighters are embarked on the French Navy’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (Photo courtesy: Dassault Aviation)
Updated on Jan 10, 2022 11:26 pm IST

When will India get remaining Rafale jets? IAF chief provides a timeline

Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari 
Updated on Dec 18, 2021 11:47 am IST

Ready to meet any requirement for Rafale jets, says French defence minister

Defence minister Rajnath Singh with his French counterpart Florence Parly during an official welcoming ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Friday. (Raj K Raj / HT photo)
Updated on Dec 18, 2021 02:08 am IST

Open and ready to provide India more Rafales, says French defence minister Parly

French defence minister Florence Parly said the use of Rafale jets by air forces of India and France is a “real asset and strength” for bilateral cooperation, (ANI)
Updated on Dec 17, 2021 08:41 pm IST

Ready to provide additional Rafale jets to India: France

Indian Air Force fighter jet Rafale during a rehearsal for the 89th Air Force Day parade at Hindan base in Ghaziabad on October 6 earlier this year. 
Published on Dec 18, 2021 11:23 am IST

UAE says French Rafale fighter jets not a substitute for US F-35 warplanes

A French Rafale jet fighter takes off from France's aircraft carrier Charles-de-Gaulle. 
Published on Dec 05, 2021 02:37 pm IST