In an indirect message to China, Rajnath Singh said Rafale fight jet induction in IAF is important, considering the kind of atmosphere at India's borders or the kind of atmosphere \"created\" at the country's borders

Rafale induction ceremony: \"The induction of Rafale into IAF also represents the strong ties between India and France. The strategic ties between our two countries have also strengthened,\" says Rajnath Singh

The first batch of five Rafale combat jets, manufactured by French aerospace major Dassault Aviation, arrived at the Ambala air base on July 29

Rafale in India: The arrival of Rafale gives India a military edge against China and Pakistan. Both China and Pakistan also possess modern fighter jets

Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria piloted a MiG-21 fighter jet at Srinagar on first anniversary of Balakot airstrike

Andrea Thompson, the then-undersecretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Affairs wrote a letter to Pakistani Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan in August over the matter, US News reported on Wednesday

India is set to receive its first Rafale fighter jet from France. The induction of Rafale will strengthen India's military prowess and significantly boost Indian Air Force's strike capability. Watch the video for more.

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who was recently awarded the Vir Chakra for shooting down a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet, on Monday flew a sortie with Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa on a MiG 21 jet at the Pathankot airbase in Punjab. The sortie, which began at around 11.30 am, lasted for about 30 minutes. Watch the video for more.

Wing Commander Abhinandan flew the MiG 21 nearly six months after he sustained injuries while ejecting from a MiG-21 Bison during dogfight between Indian and Pakistani fighter jets on February 27 this year

Abhinandan Varthaman to receive Vir Chakra: The Wing Commander, who shot down an F-16 with a MiG-21 Bison is believed to be the only pilot to do so.