From France to India, Rafale Jets on The Way

Ahead of its arrival, the Indian Air Force has already completed preparations, including readying required infrastructure and training of pilots, to welcome the fighter jets. As per updates, the second squadron of Rafale jets will be stationed at Hasimara base in West Bengal.

The first batch of five Rafale jets is being refuelled mid air on their way to India — Image credit: Twitter

The first batch of five Rafale jets is being refuelled mid-air on their way to India

The first batch of five Rafale jets, which took off from France on Monday, is being refuelled mid-air on their way to Ambala airbase.

The IAF appreciated the support provided by French Air Force for Rafale journey — Image credit: Twitter

The IAF appreciated the support provided by French Air Force for Rafale journey

Appreciate the support provided by French Air Force for our Rafale journey back home, Indian Air Force said in a statement.

From France to India five Rafale jets will cover a distance of nearly 7 000 km — Image credit: Twitter

From France, to India, five Rafale jets will cover a distance of nearly 7,000 km

From the airbase in the French port city of Bordeaux, five Rafale jets will cover a distance of nearly 7,000 km to arrive at Ambala airbase on Wednesday.

These aircraft are expected to boost the combat capabilities of the Indian Air Force — Image credit: Twitter

These aircraft are expected to boost the combat capabilities of the Indian Air Force

These aircraft are expected to significantly boost the combat capabilities of the Indian Air Force at a time when India is locked in a tense border row with China in eastern Ladakh.

Delivery of all 36 aircraft will be completed by the end of 2021 — Image credit: Twitter

Delivery of all 36 aircraft will be completed by the end of 2021

As per updates, the delivery of 10 aircraft has been completed on schedule and five will stay back in France for training missions. However, the delivery of all 36 aircraft will be completed by the end of 2021.

These Rafale jets were handed over to the IAF in October last year — Image credit: Twitter

These Rafale jets were handed over to the IAF in October last year

These Rafale jets were handed over to the IAF in October last year during a visit to France by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

The first squadron of Rafale jets will be stationed in Ambala airbase — Image credit: Twitter

The first squadron of Rafale jets will be stationed in Ambala airbase

The first squadron of the Rafale jets will be stationed in Ambala airbase and will be inducted into the IAF on the afternoon of Wednesday.

These Rafale jets are likely to be deployed in the Ladakh sector — Image credit: Twitter

These Rafale jets are likely to be deployed in the Ladakh sector

These Rafale jets are likely to be deployed in the Ladakh sector as part of IAF's efforts to enhance its operational capabilities along Line of Actual Control with China.