After nearly two decades the first batch of five Rafale fighter jets land today at Haryana's Ambala air base station in afternoon. Five Rafale jets including 3 single seater and 2 double seater jets touched down at Ambala air base today at 3 PM, as jets taken off from UAE on July 29, 2020. According to reports Section 144 CrPC has been imposed in 4 villages closer to Ambala airbase. Gathering of people on roofs & photography during landing has been declared strictly prohibited, DSP Ambala said during interaction. Here are live updates on Rafale jets' arrival at Ambala, Haryana.
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I also thank the French Government, Dassault Aviation and other French companies for ensuring the timely delivery of the aircraft and its weapons, despite the severe restrictions posed by COVID pandemic, said Indian Defence Minister.
Warning the adversaries Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says, "I would like to add, if it is anyone who should be worried about or critical about this new capability of the Indian Air Force, it should be those who want to threaten our territorial integrity".
I would like to add, if it is anyone who should be worried about or critical about this new capability of the Indian Air Force, it should be those who want to threaten our territorial integrity.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 29, 2020
IAF Rafale touchdown on July 29, 2020,Source: Office of Defence Minister
#WATCH Haryana: Touchdown of Rafale fighter aircraft at Ambala airbase. Five jets have arrived from France to be inducted in Indian Air Force. (Source - Office of Defence Minister) pic.twitter.com/vq3YOBjQXu
— ANI (@ANI) July 29, 2020
Birds have landed safely in Ambala. The touch down of Rafale combat aircraft in India marks the beginning of a new era in our Military History. These multirole aircraft will revolutionise the capabilities of the Indian Air Force, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Ambala, Haryana: The first batch of Rafale fighter jets that took off from France on Monday lands at the Ambala airbase.
Haryana: Five #Rafale jets arrive in Ambala from France. pic.twitter.com/eDyBwAeQIz
— ANI (@ANI) July 29, 2020
First click on IAF Rafale-
Hear the conversation between INS Kolkata, Indian Navy and Rafale contingent.
#HEAR: Indian #Rafale contingent establishes contact with Indian Navy warship INS Kolkata deployed in Western Arabian Sea. pic.twitter.com/NOnzKOo2fa
— ANI (@ANI) July 29, 2020
Rafale contingent establishes contact with Indian Navy warship INS Kolkata deployed in Western Arabian Sea. INS Kolkata Delta 63, Arrow leader (flying Rafale), welcome to Indian Ocean Rafale leader:
Many thanks. Most reassuring to have an Indian warship guarding seas INS Kolkata: May you touch the sky with glory. Happy landings Rafale leader. Wish you fair winds. Happy hunting. Over & out
First batch of five Rafale jets to arrive at 2 PM at Ambala Air base, tweeted News Agency.
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Here is stunning look of Rafale cockpit inside. Cherish 5 Rafale..
I am #Rafale & I am on my Way Home.
— The_Professor (@iTs_myView) July 29, 2020
Today I will be reaching my new Home in India to Serve with the other Bad Ass Birds in @IAF_MCC Service.
Swagat Nahi Karoge Humara..#RafaleInIndia pic.twitter.com/aYidZVD1mF
Water salute to be given to the five Rafale fighter jets after their landing at Ambala air base in Haryana today. Air Force Chief RKS Bhadauria to be present at the airbase at that time.
Water salute to be given to the five Rafale fighter aircraft after their landing at Ambala airbase in Haryana today. Air Force Chief RKS Bhadauria to be present at the airbase at that time. (File photo of a Rafale fighter aircraft) pic.twitter.com/cCW3tZ9FKj
— ANI (@ANI) July 29, 2020
India's acquisition of 36 Rafale fighter jets succeded in over two decades when Prime Minister Modi led govt signed govt-to-govt deal with France in 2016. A Rs 59,000 crore deal was signed in September 2016.
After covering a distance of nearly 7000 km Merignac airbase in Bordeau, France to touch down at Ambala air base in Haryana. Five Rafale to join the Indian Air Force "Golden Arrows" today.
Today, a history is being made in India, the Rafale fighter jets are coming to Ambala today. The people of Ambala are waiting for this hour by laying their eyelashes, Corona is there, people cannot be gathered otherwise the whole city would gather and put up a bhangra, play drums, said Anil Vij, Minister of Haryana.
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