3 More Rafale Jets reaches India, Will be Deployed in Bengal’s Hasimara
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The strength of the Indian Air Force is getting stronger day by day. Let us inform you that the consignment of Rafale aircraft included in the Indian Air Force fleet continues to come to India. In this episode, three Rafale fighter aircraft reached India on Tuesday evening. All three Rafales flew from France and reached India after covering a distance of about eight thousand kilometres without stopping These planes have reached India directly after taking off from the French airbase. The UAE Air Force made arrangements for refuelling the aircraft on the way. These fighter jets will be included in the second squadron of Rafale aircraft of the Indian Air Force.
After the arrival of this consignment, now India has 24 Rafale aircraft. The new squadron of Rafale jets will be stationed at Hasimara Air Base in West Bengal. The first Rafale Squadron is present at Ambala Air Force Station. There are 18 aircraft in a squadron. The second squadron will start operations by the end of July. The first Rafale Squadron stationed in Ambala has started patrolling on the borders with China in eastern Ladakh.
These planes from France were provided fuel by the UAE Air Force in the middle of the air route. The Indian Air Force tweeted, 'Three non-stop Rafale aircraft arrived in India shortly before taking off from Isres Air Base in France. Indian Air Force thanks UAE Air Force for providing mid-airway assistance.
India had signed a deal for the purchase of 36 Rafale aircraft
Deployment of Rafale Squadron at Hasimara Air Base will be a big benefit for India, as China's airfields will come in close range of Indian aircraft. Let us tell you that in 2016 India had signed a deal with France for the purchase of 36 Rafale aircraft. This deal was done for Rs 59 thousand crores. India set to order 114 multirole fighter aircraft in the next 15-20 years.
