Dassault says money was used to pay for making of 50 large replica models of Rafale jets, even though inspectors were given no proof that these models were made, says a report by French magazine Mediapart

The 4th batch of three IAF Rafales landed on Indian soil after a direct ferry from  Istres Air Base in France. They flew non-stop from France. With the arrival of the three jets, the size of the Rafale fleet has now increased to 14. The country is expected to get more Rafale jets from France in the next few months. Watch the video for more details.Check Pics | Three more Rafale jets land in Gujarat; total count reaches 14; see pics

The aircraft was stationed in Ambala and then sent to Hashimara in West Bengal, where the process of raising a second squadron has already begun

A MiG-21 Bison aircraft of IAF was involved in a fatal accident this morning, while taking off for a combat training mission at an airbase in central India, said the Indian Air Force

Lockheed Martin had exclusively offered its F-21 combat jet to India with a 'Make in India' proposition

Boeing will compete with Sweden's Gripen and France's Rafale among others for the Indian air force's plan to buy 114 multi-role aircraft to replace its Soviet-era fleet

Republic Day 2021 parade: One Rafale with 2 Jaguar deep penetration strike aircraft and 2 MiG-29 air superiority fighters flew at a height of 300 metres and speed of 780 km/hour

Republic Day 2021 parade: While Kanth featured in IAF's tableau aimed at showcasing the IAF's domestic manufacturing capabilities, Captain Preeti Choudhary was the only woman contigent commander this year

Along with the 83 new Tejas, to be inducted in the January 2024-December 2028 timeline, the additional MiG-29s and Sukhois will curb the decline in the number of IAF fighter planes and will add more firepower to the draining strength of the air force

The decision to procure the fleet was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said

The LCA Tejas is going to be the backbone of the IAF fighter fleet in the years to come, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

On November 29, the Navy managed to find some of the aircraft's debris; landing gear, turbo charger, fuel tank engine, and the wing engine cowling.

The delivery of Rafales began with the first batch of five jets in September. Notably, it coincides with an ongoing border conflict with China in eastern Ladakh

The three Rafale aircraft, that are arriving today, shall be operationalised within a few days amid the ongoing tension on the Ladakh border

The test-firing by IAF comes in the backdrop of the border standoff with China in eastern Ladakh's Galwan valley

A major blast was heard in Paris and nearby suburbs after a fighter jet broke a sound barrier

Flight Lieutenant Singh's entry into the Rafale squadron comes at an important juncture since the French fighters are in a fast-paced mode to get them completely ready in operational terms

The Indian Air Force's all-male Rafale squadron in Ambala is all set to get its first woman fighter pilot soon. IAF's 10 current active women fighter pilots are undergoing conversion training and will begin active duties flying Rafale jets with the 17 Squadron. The IAF's first 5 Rafale fighters were ceremonially inducted into the Golden Arrows squadron on September 10 in Ambala. More Rafales will be arriving in October and December, with all 36 in order to be inducted by late 2021. Watch the video for more.Also Read: PM Modi's foreign trips in 2015 cost Rs 517.82 crore

At present, the IAF has 10 women fighter pilots and 18 women navigators. The total strength of women officers serving in the IAF is 1,875

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