First batch of 5 Rafale fighter jets takes off for India

The first batch of Rafale fighter jets bought by India from France took to the skies for India. The multi-role fighter aircraft will arrive at Ambala air force station on Wednesday. It may be recalled that India signed an inter-governmental agreement with France to procure 36 Rafale jets for the Indian Air Force under a Rs 59,000-crore deal nearly four years ago. The fleet is expected to significantly boost the IAF's combat capabilities at a time when India is locked in a tense border row with C

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