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Centre set to open missile sector to private Indian firms

According to people familiar with the matter, the next missile to be offered to the private sector for both development and manufacturing is the Pralay missile.
Updated on Jul 12, 2026 09:01 pm IST

Rafale order plan: Govt to ensure jets can carry indigenous missiles

Rafale Fighter played a huge role in destroying terrorist camps in Pakistan during Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025.
Updated on Apr 11, 2026 12:02 am IST

India's FY26-27 Air Force plan: Rafale, transport aircraft deals lined up

In February, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) — India’s apex military procurement body — cleared the purchase of military hardware worth 3.6 lakh crore, including 114 Rafale jets.
Updated on Mar 23, 2026 06:51 am IST

India to get 114 Rafale jets as DAC clears proposals for 3.60 lakh crore

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Updated on Feb 12, 2026 09:24 pm IST

IAF's proposal to buy 114 more Rafales to go before DAC ahead of Macron visit

As per the proposal, India will purchase 18 off-the-shelf Rafales from French manufacturer Dassault Aviation.
Updated on Feb 10, 2026 05:48 am IST

India's largest defence deal for 114 Rafale jets to come up at meet, says report

A pilot climbs into a Rafale fighter jet at a French military base during the Garuda 2025 French-Indian military cooperation exercise in Mont-de-Marsan, southwestern France, in November 2025. If a new deal is approved, it would be India's largest-ever defence deal and would take the number of Rafale jets in the Indian military to 176.
Updated on Jan 15, 2026 12:00 am IST

US report claims China ran 'disinformation' drive after India-Pak conflict

China reportedly led a drive to undermine Rafale jets after the military conflict between India and Pakistan ended in May.
Updated on Nov 20, 2025 12:03 pm IST

IAF holds 1st air show in northeast; Su-30, Rafale among aircraft deployed

Sukhoi Su-30 and Rafale were among the aircraft deployed. (X)
Published on Nov 10, 2025 10:44 am IST

President Murmu to fly sortie in Rafale fighter jet in Haryana’s Ambala today

Ambala deputy commissioner Ajay Singh Tomar said that President Droupadi Murmu will arrive by air from Delhi to attend a programme organised by the IAF at Ambala Cantonment as the chief guest.
Published on Oct 29, 2025 04:00 am IST

4 Chinese nationals held for photographing Rafale jets at Greek airbase

Security personnel at the HAI reportedly noticed the group taking photos in restricted areas and asked them to leave.
Updated on Jul 10, 2025 09:05 pm 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

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

How many jets did India lose in clash with Pakistan? What defence chief said

General Anil Chauhan (C), Chief of Defence Staff of Indian Armed Forces says , India lost fighter jets early in clash with Pakistan
Updated on Jun 01, 2025 04:51 pm IST

‘Babbar of Pakistan’: BJP doubles down on Revanth Reddy over Rafales question

Indian Air Force's Rafale fighter jets fly past during the "Aero India 2021" air show at Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru.
Updated on May 30, 2025 03:17 pm IST

Did India lose Rafale in Operation Sindoor action? Indian military says this

Press briefing on Operation Sindoor held by Air Marshal AK Bharti, DGMO Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, Maj Gen SS Sharma and Vice Admiral AN Pramod.
Updated on May 14, 2025 12:48 pm IST

‘Social media’: Pak minister's reply when asked for proof of downing IAF jets

Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif
Updated on May 08, 2025 01:49 pm IST

IAF's border drill, including Rafales and Sukhois from May 7-8; NOTAM issued

The mock exercise will feature India’s airpower, with frontline fighter jets including Rafales, Mirage 2000s, and Sukhoi-30 MKIs.
Updated on May 06, 2025 09:28 pm IST

Ajay Rai doubles down on 'nimbu-mirchi' Rafale act, seeks terror crackdown

Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai while speaking to media shows a 'toy plane' with Rafale written on it and lemon-chillies hanging in it, in Varanasi on Sunday.
Published on May 05, 2025 02:51 pm IST

Cong leader's ‘nimbu mirchi on Rafale’ jibe at govt over Pahalgam fumes BJP

Displaying a toy plane with Rafale written on it and with lemon-chillies hanging on it, Congress leader Ajay Rai slammed central government over Pahalgam terror attack.
Published on May 04, 2025 07:07 pm IST

IAF jets to roar over Ganga Expressway in landmark airstrip landing in UP

IAF's Jaguar, which is a precision strike aircraft used in ground attack and anti-ship missions will be the among the first aircrafts to touch down on the Ganga expressway airstrip.
Updated on May 02, 2025 01:56 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

Macron boosts Rafale orders, vows to strengthen France against rising threats

European countries including France have been seeking to boost defence spending.
Published on Mar 18, 2025 09:56 pm IST

‘40 Rafales in Bengal, 2 enough…’: BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari warns Bangladesh

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari addresses a protest by Bangiya Hindu Raksha Samiti against atrocities on Hindus and minorities in Bangladesh at Basirhat in North 24 Parganas on Tuesday. (ANI Photo)
Published on Dec 11, 2024 02:04 pm IST

IAF’s dazzling aerobatic prowess in Chennai steals hearts, breathtaking display dominate Marina sky

IAF’s dazzling aerobatic prowess in Chennai steals hearts, breathtaking display dominate Marina sky
Published on Oct 06, 2024 01:45 pm IST

Rafale-M acquisition to clear final hurdle at DAC today

A Rafale-Maritime strike aircraft.
Updated on Sept 03, 2024 08:06 am IST

Air display in Prayagraj: IAF aircrafts on practice runs mesmerise locals, visitors

IAF aircrafts on practice runs mesmerise locals, visitors (htphoto)
Updated on Oct 05, 2023 09:32 am IST

Top-notch Indian, US fighter jets take part in joint exercise at Bengal air base

Formation of fighter aircrafts Tejas, SU 30, Jaguar, Rafale and F15 during the India-US joint air exercise at Kalaikunda Force Station, in West Midnapore district.
Published on Apr 24, 2023 12:31 pm IST