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

India on Wednesday morning targeted terrorist installations, including training camps and launchpads, in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif(Reuters)
Updated on May 08, 2025 01:49 PM IST

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

The timing of the aerial drill coincides with the nationwide civil defence mock exercises to be carried out on May 7.

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

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

Ajay Rai had criticised the central government for their "big talk and no action" against those responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack.

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. (ANI)
Published on May 05, 2025 02:51 PM IST
ANI |

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

Congress leader Ajay Rai said that govt purchased Rafale fighter jets but those are lying in hangars with "nimbu mirchi" (lemon and chillies) hanging on them.

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.(ANI)
Published on May 04, 2025 07:07 PM IST

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

IAF fighter jets will touch down and take off from the Ganga Expressway airstrip in daylight, and thereafter, between 7pm and 10pm.

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.(File/PTI)
Updated on May 02, 2025 01:56 PM IST

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

India is procuring the jets from French defence major Dassault Aviation for deployment on board aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.

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.(AFP)
Updated on Apr 28, 2025 02:39 PM IST

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

Macron said France was going to "increase and accelerate the Rafale orders", adding that the air and space force would benefit from more orders

European countries including France have been seeking to boost defence spending.(AP)
Published on Mar 18, 2025 09:56 PM IST
AFP |

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

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari described Mohammad Yunus' government in Bangladesh as “extremist, radical, and anti-human,” comparing it to the Taliban.

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)(saikat paul)
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

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

Rafale-M acquisition to clear final hurdle at DAC today

The Defence Acquisition Council is also expected to clear seven heavy stealth frigates for the Indian Navy at the cost of RS 70,000 crore.

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

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

The aircraft were visible from Arail Ghat, Sangam, Jhunsi side of Sangam and Shastri Bridge where passersby and locals stopped spellbound to view the spectacle.

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

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

As part of the Cope India 2023 exercise, five top-notch fighter jets of the two air forces took off in quick succession from the air force 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.(PTI)
Published on Apr 24, 2023 12:31 PM IST
PTI |

Navy to test Rafale-M jet for INS Vikrant

The Rafale-M fighter will be pushed through an intensive trial to assess whether it is best suited for IAC-1.

Rafale Maritime Strike fighter taking off from an aircraft carrier.
Published on Jan 01, 2022 07:17 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Rafale deal: Defence ministry fines European missile maker 1 mn euros over delay

MBDA has deposited its penalty but has also lodged its protest with the defence ministry

The defence ministry has imposed and collected a fine of less than 1 million euros from MBDA for delaying its offset obligations for the September 2019-September 2020 period.(ANI)
Published on Dec 22, 2021 01:28 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi

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

Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari also commented on the ongoing India-China border stand-off, noting that although troops have backed off from certain areas in Ladakh, “complete disengagement has not taken place” yet.

Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari (Photo via ANI)
Updated on Dec 18, 2021 11:47 AM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Ready to provide additional Rafale jets to India: France

Indo-France industrial and technological partnership is expected to form an integral part of the talks today between defence minister Rajnath Singh and his French counterpart Florence Parly.

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. (PTI / File Photo)
Published on Dec 17, 2021 11:59 AM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Centre asks SC to defer Rafale review hearing listed for tomorrow, says needs more time to file affidavit

The government’s request was mentioned before the bench led by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi. The court hasn’t indicated its mind on the request and asked the Centre to circulate its letter. It will rule on the centre’s request later.

Centre asks SC to defer Rafale review hearing listed for tomorrow, says needs more time to file affidavit(Amal KS/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Apr 29, 2019 11:11 AM IST
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