The Standard F4 plus version will come equipped with longer-range air-to-air missiles (two) and air-to-ground munitions than currently in service with India, ThePrint has learnt.
Following the transaction which is expected to be completed by November, Dassault Reliance Aerospace Ltd will become an associate company, with Reliance retaining a 49% stake.
Pakistan claimed it shot down 6 Indian fighter jets—including 3 Rafales—during Operation Sindoor. The French aircraft manufacturer Dassault makes the Rafale.
The first fuselage sections are expected to roll off the assembly line in 2028, with the facility expected to deliver up to two complete fuselages per month.
Facility will initially look at MRO-related work for the 36 IAF Rafale fighter jets, and the 26 Rafale Marine under discussion, besides those of Indonesia.
Eric Trappier to attend senior level meetings Monday, Tuesday. Govt-to-govt talks on for 26 Rafale Marine aircraft for Navy — 22 single-seat Rafale M & four trainer aircraft.
INS Vikrant, which is undergoing a scheduled compulsory refit/maintenance process, will likely use Indian Navy’s MiG 29K fighters to become fully operational in the meantime.
SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.
Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.
What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.
Love your reporting
Indian politicians will go into clinical depression after losing vote-catching socialist money to buy fighter jets.