The second batch of Rafale aircraft arrives in India

The second batch of Rafale aircraft arrived in India at 8:14 pm today after flying non-stop from France.

New Delhi: The second batch of Rafale aircraft arrived in India at 8:14 pm today after flying non-stop from France. The three Rafale fighter aircrafts took off from a French airbase and reached India after three mid-air refuelling en route. The aircraft took over 8 hours to reach directly from France showcasing the long-range operational capability of the Air Force.

The additional aircraft would be adding more strength to the Air Force which has already started deploying the Rafales in operational role in conflict areas, the sources said.

The first batch of five Rafales flew into India on July 28 and was officially inducted on September 10 by the Narendra Modi government.

With the induction of these aircraft, the IAF would have eight fighter aircraft which will be operationalised within a few days.

The Rafale fighters have already been operationalised and have also been deployed in the conflict zone of Ladakh in the short duration of time they have been with the Air Force.

With inputs from Agencies