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.
