Meet IAF Rafale, India's most advanced fighter jet that terrifies Pakistan
Indian Air Force recently inducted the French-made Dassault Rafale fighter jet in an aim to modernize its fleet.
The Rafale joins the likes of Sukhoi Su-30MKI, Mirage and India-made Tejas LCA to further strengthen IAF's arsenal.
The first squadron of the Rafale jets is stationed at Ambala airbase due to its strategic location in North India and proxitimity to Pakistan
While the second one will be based at Hasimara base in West Bengal, due to its proximity to China.
The first batch of five Rafale jets arrived in India on July 29, 2020, nearly four years after India signed an inter-governmental agreement with France
The twin-engine omnirole fighter jet is known for air supremacy, interdiction, aerial reconnaissance, ground support, in-depth strike, anti-ship and nuclear deterrence fighter aircraft,
The aircraft's first unit is 17 Squadron, the 'Golden Arrows', which was resurrected on September 10, 2019.