New Delhi: The fourth batch of Rafale fighter jets has arrived in India. A new batch of three aircraft has arrived at the Gujarat Air Force Base from France, along with 14 Rafale aircraft.
Rafal flew nonstop from France to Jamnagar in Gujarat. The Rafale aircraft were refueled by the UAE Air Force. The 17th Squadron in Ambala currently has 11 Rafale aircraft. It is reported that the new aircraft will be used to monitor the India-China border in western Ladakh. Rafale’s observation flight will be in case of conflict at the border.
The first batch of Rafale aircraft from France arrived in India on July 29, 2020. This is the fourth year since the two countries signed 36 Rafale aircraft worth Rs 59,000 crore. The second batch arrived in India on November 3, 2020, and the third batch on January 27, 2021. It is estimated that by the end of 2022, 36 Rafale aircraft will have arrived in India.
