The power of the Indian Air Force, which is going through the scarcity of fighter jets, goes to extend additional. It is being stated that in January subsequent 12 months not less than three extra Rafaels are going to hitch the Air Force squadron. Individuals having this connection have given info on Saturday. This would be the third consignment of supply of France-made Rafale fighter jets. A complete of 36 Rafale plane have been bought at a value of Rs 59,000 crore. At least three Rafale jets will attain India subsequent month. The dates haven’t but been determined. The planes will probably be flown instantly from France with out stopping on the best way to the Jamnagar airbase in Gujarat. Meanwhile, with the assistance of Indian and French tankers, the route will probably be refueled in Rafale.
The nation has thus far acquired eight Rafale fighter jets in two consignments. The first consignment of 5 Rafale plane reached India on 29 July. In the second batch, three Rafaels landed in Jamnagar on November 4. About 4 years in the past, India entered into an inter-governmental settlement with the French authorities for the acquisition of 36 Rafale plane price Rs 59,000 crore. Rafael plane that got here within the first batch had been inducted into the Air Force on 10 September. Chief of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal R. Ok. s. Bhadoria had stated on October 5 that each one 36 Rafale plane could be inducted by 2023.
