Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and IAF Chief BS Dhanoa are scheduled to visit France on September 20 to receive the first bath of Rafale fighter aircrafts from French firm Dassault Aviation. According to news agency ANI, citing defence officials, a large Indian contingent led by Defence Minister is being sent by the Centre to receive the fighter jet.
The Rafale aircraft, which is being supplied to India, will come equipped with Meteor missile, SCALP ground attack missiles with a range of up to 300 kms. Upon receiving the aircrafts, Air Force will begin extensive trials of the combat fighter jets before actually inducting them in the service next year.Read More…
