Three More Rafale Fighter Aircraft Reached India
Three more Rafale fighter aircraft reached India, the strength of the Indian Air Force increased.
The Indian Air Force is getting stronger by the day. Air force sources said that a batch of three Rafale fighter aircraft landed in India after flying from France on Thursday.
With the arrival of this sixth consignment of Rafale warplanes to India, the total number of Rafale aircraft with the Indian Air Force has increased to 21.
It is to be known that the first squadron of the 18 aircraft that came before this has been deployed at Ambala airbase while the second squadron i.e. other 18 Rafale aircraft is to be stationed at Hashimara airbase in West Bengal.
Explain that the Indian government had decided in September 2016 to purchase 36 Rafale (two squadrons) warplanes from France for the Indian Air Force.
It is worth noting that the defense deal of Rafale aircraft was signed between the two governments of India and France for 59 thousand crores rupees.
All 36 aircraft are to be delivered to India by the end of this year. This will increase the strength of the Indian Air Force drastically.
This Rafale two-engine combat aircraft is capable of nuclear attack. Rafale fighter aircraft can target 14 locations simultaneously.
Recently, the fifth consignment of Rafale aircraft reached India from France. The consignment consisted of five Rafale fighter jets that flew from France’s Merignac Air Base and reached India covering a distance of 8,000 km.
China deploying weapons on LAC amid negotiations with India; Dragon adopting double attitude in relations
China is deploying new weapons near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) amid ongoing talks with India to settle the border dispute peacefully.
It is learned that China is also deploying new weapons on the occupied Indian soil. This is likely to complicate the situation further.
The Asia Times report reported that China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has announced the deployment of new self-propelled rapid-fire mortars on the LAC.
This mobile system is designed for hit-and-run positions. Earlier, the Chinese Army has deployed 122 mm caliber self-propelled howitzers, armored assault vehicles, and launchers capable of dropping long-range rockets near LAC.
In addition, the HQ-17A field air defense missile system and self-propelled multiple rocket launcher systems of 122 mm caliber have also been deployed near the Indian border.
Deployment of these heavy weapons near LAC passing through mountainous regions is not easy. Freight helicopters have been brought down in many areas.
