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Aero India 2023 was kicks off in Bengaluru amongst a lot of pomp and show with 98 companies participating. How much will this add to India’s push for ‘atmanirbharta’? We deep dive in this episode! 

The India Story | Aero show 2023: showcasing India’s aerospace capabilities 

The largest air show in Asia, Aero show 2023, kicked off this week in Bengaluru. This five-day event, with the theme of ‘A runway to a Billion opportunities’ will display India’s growth in aerospace and defence capabilities, while also attracting investment and forging partnerships with foreign companies. Nearly 809 companies from 98 countries across the world are taking part in the show which, along with the exhibition and trade fair, also featured exciting aerobatics.

Joining Vikram Chandra on The India Story this week, are Air Marshal Diptendu Choudhry (retd) and Air Vice Marshal Manmohan Bahadur (retd) on India’s push towards becoming atmanirbhar in the field of aerospace and defence.

Also on the show tonight, we take a look at the unfolding saga around British broadcaster BBC.

Aero India 2023 kicks off in Bengaluru amongst a lot of pomp and show with 98 companies participating. How much will this add to India&rsquo;s push for &lsquo;atmanirbharta&rsquo;? We deep dive in this episode!&nbsp;

The largest air show in Asia, Aero show 2023, kicked off this week in Bengaluru. This five-day event, with the theme of &lsquo;A runway to a Billion opportunities&rsquo; will display India&rsquo;s growth in aerospace and defence capabilities, while also attracting investment and forging partnerships with foreign companies. Nearly 809 companies from 98 countries across the world are taking part in the show which, along with the exhibition and trade fair, also featured exciting aerobatics.
Joining Vikram Chandra on The India Story this week, are Air Marshal Diptendu Choudhry (retd) and Air Vice Marshal Manmohan Bahadur (retd) on India&rsquo;s push towards becoming atmanirbhar in the field of aerospace and defence.
Also on the show tonight, we take a look at the unfolding saga around British broadcaster BBC.

Aero India 2023: US Air Force's newest fifth-generation fighters to make debut at the show

In addition to the F-35, an F-16 Fighting Falcon duo will conduct daily aerial demonstrations from February 13-17, showcasing the capability of one of USAF's leading fighter jets.

The United States Air Force's (USAF) newest fifth-generation fighters &ndash; the stealthy, supersonic, multi-role F-35A Lightning II and F-35A Joint Strike Fighter &ndash; will make their debut at Aero India 2023.
After a journey from Hill Air Force Base in Utah, United States, the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team will impress crowds with a demo of its aerial capabilities, the US Consulate General Chennai said in a statement on Monday.
The F-35A Lightning II from Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska will be on static display, it said.
The F-35's engine produces 43,000 pounds of thrust and consists of a three-stage fan, a six-stage compressor, an annular combustor, a single-stage high-pressure turbine, and a two-stage low-pressure turbine, the statement said.? Major General Julian Cheater, Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs, said: "The F-35 represents the leading edge of U S fighter technology. Aero India is an ideal forum to showcase the most advanced, capable, lethal, and inter-operable weapons systems the U.S. has to offer." This system and others are designed to penetrate and defeat advanced adversary air defences, the military officer added.
In addition to the F-35, an F-16 Fighting Falcon duo will conduct daily aerial demonstrations from February 13-17, showcasing the capability of one of USAF's leading fighter jets.
On static display, the F/A-18E and F/A-18F Super Hornet are multi-role fighters.&nbsp;
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US not to provide fighter jets to Ukraine for war against Russia

Western nations this month finally agreed after serious divisions to send Ukraine modern NATO-standard tanks, one of the most powerful weapons in their conventional armies.

President Joe Biden said Monday he will not be sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine to help its war against Russian invaders, but said he would visit crucial ally Poland.
"No," he said when asked by reporters at the White House if he was in favor of sending the jets, which Ukraine's leaders have said are at the top of their latest weapons wish list.
Western nations this month finally agreed after serious divisions to send Ukraine modern NATO-standard tanks, one of the most powerful weapons in their conventional armies.
The upgrade in support sparked hope in Kyiv that it will soon begin getting F-16 warplanes to bolster its own depleted air force, but the issue remains very much under debate in the West.
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In a fresh provocation by China, a Chinese fighter jet reportedly flew close to a friction point at the disputed border in Ladakh. When the Chinese aircraft was detected, the Indian Air Force activated its weapons as per standard operation procedure.
The incident took place along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the last week of June, according to news agency ANI. Indian radars placed along the border detected the fighter jet at around 4 am. It was also spotted by people on the ground.
China is currently holding military exercises in areas near the Ladakh border, according to sources quoted by ANI. The air defence exercises include combat aircraft and the Russian S-400 missile system.
Clashes between Indian and Chinese troops in 2020 had occurred when similar Chinese military exercises had been underway in the area, as per ANI. Beijing had diverted troops towards Indian positions, escalating tension, which also led to the Galwan clash in which 20 Indian soldiers and many Chinese soldiers died.
The latest fighter jet incident was taken up by the Indian side with Chinese counterparts via established mechanisms.

Ladakh: China sent fighter jet close to LAC friction point; here's how Indian Air Force responded

China is currently holding military exercises with combat aircraft and the Russian S-400 missile system in areas near the Ladakh border.

In a fresh provocation by China, a Chinese fighter jet reportedly flew close to a friction point at the disputed border in Ladakh. When the Chinese aircraft was detected, the Indian Air Force activated its weapons as per standard operation procedure.
The incident took place along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the last week of June, according to news agency ANI. Indian radars placed along the border detected the fighter jet at around 4 am. It was also spotted by people on the ground.
China is currently holding military exercises in areas near the Ladakh border, according to sources quoted by ANI. The air defence exercises include combat aircraft and the Russian S-400 missile system.
Clashes between Indian and Chinese troops in 2020 had occurred when similar Chinese military exercises had been underway in the area, as per ANI. Beijing had diverted troops towards Indian positions, escalating tension, which also led to the Galwan clash in which 20 Indian soldiers and many Chinese soldiers died.
The latest fighter jet incident was taken up by the Indian side with Chinese counterparts via established mechanisms.

Over 100 fighter jets. ₹1 lakh crore at stake. Major defence manufacturers across the world are keenly watching how India's mega tender to buy combat aircraft progresses.
Participating in the race are USA's Lockheed Martin with their F-21, France's Dassault with the Rafale, Sweden's Saab with the Gripen, Russia's Sukhoi and Mikoyan with Su-35 and MiG-35, and the Eurofighter Typhoon.
This comes seven years after India bought 36 Rafale jets in a government-to-government deal. With the Rafales already in service with the Indian Air Force, they are believed to be a frontrunner in the tender.
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Here's a comparison of the pros and cons of the other fighter aircraft in the reckoning.
First the Lockheed Martin F-21. It's possible that America may make an attractive offer as it tries to make India less dependent on Russian weapons. However, the F-21 is just an upgraded version of the F-16 as per some experts. A factor working in the F-21's favour is the fact that the company has already signed a deal with Tata to manufacture the plane's wings in India. However, the jet might not impress the Indian Air Force as one of its MiG-21s shot down a Pakistani F-16 in 2019.
Next is the Sukhoi Su-35. Russia might offer discounts to India as it struggles with Western sanctions over the Ukraine war. However, the Su-35 is an air superiority fighter, and not a multirole aircraft as India wants. Multirole jets are less powerful but can also do ground attacks. However, technology transfer as part of the deal might help upgrade India's existing Su-30 fleet.
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Let's take a look at the Eurofighter Typhoon now. It is a proven platform with over half-a-dozen European and Gulf countries using the jet. However, buying this would mean that India has to manage separate maintenance infrastructure for the Rafales and the Typhoons.
Then there's the Saab Gripen. A major USP of the Gripen is that it contains electronic warfare techology which makes it capable of functioning without an accompanying EW aircraft. However, many of its features are similar to the made-in-India LCA Tejas jet. This might hurt the Swedish plane's case.
This deal is very important for the Indian Air Force to maintain its strength amid threats from Pakistan and China. The IAF currently has 30 squadrons, which will go down further as older aircraft are phased out of service. The sanctioned squadron strength is 42. Each squadron has around 16-18 aircraft.
The ongoing process is to buy 114 fighter jets for the Indian Air Force. Eighteen of the planes will be imported, while 96 will be made in India. For domestic manufacturing, Indian companies will partner up with foreign firms. For the first time ever, payment of around 70% of the cost will be done in Indian currency, as per reports.
As India faces increasing challenges at its borders, the country will have to get rid of its dependence on foreign weapons. To do this, India will have to take advantage of deals like the current one to make sure it gets access to technology and knowledge to be able to make its own advanced fighter jets in the future.

India's ₹1 lakh crore question: comparison of F-21, Gripen, Su-35, Typhoon for fighter jet deal

Participating in the race are USA's Lockheed Martin with their F-21, France's Dassault with the Rafale, Sweden's Saab with the Gripen, Russia's Sukhoi and Mikoyan with Su-35 and MiG-35, and the Eurofighter Typhoon.

Over 100 fighter jets. ₹1 lakh crore at stake. Major defence manufacturers across the world are keenly watching how India's mega tender to buy combat aircraft progresses.
Participating in the race are USA's Lockheed Martin with their F-21, France's Dassault with the Rafale, Sweden's Saab with the Gripen, Russia's Sukhoi and Mikoyan with Su-35 and MiG-35, and the Eurofighter Typhoon.
This comes seven years after India bought 36 Rafale jets in a government-to-government deal. With the Rafales already in service with the Indian Air Force, they are believed to be a frontrunner in the tender.
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Here's a comparison of the pros and cons of the other fighter aircraft in the reckoning.
First the Lockheed Martin F-21. It's possible that America may make an attractive offer as it tries to make India less dependent on Russian weapons. However, the F-21 is just an upgraded version of the F-16 as per some experts. A factor working in the F-21's favour is the fact that the company has already signed a deal with Tata to manufacture the plane's wings in India. However, the jet might not impress the Indian Air Force as one of its MiG-21s shot down a Pakistani F-16 in 2019.
Next is the Sukhoi Su-35. Russia might offer discounts to India as it struggles with Western sanctions over the Ukraine war. However, the Su-35 is an air superiority fighter, and not a multirole aircraft as India wants. Multirole jets are less powerful but can also do ground attacks. However, technology transfer as part of the deal might help upgrade India's existing Su-30 fleet.
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Let's take a look at the Eurofighter Typhoon now. It is a proven platform with over half-a-dozen European and Gulf countries using the jet. However, buying this would mean that India has to manage separate maintenance infrastructure for the Rafales and the Typhoons.
Then there's the Saab Gripen. A major USP of the Gripen is that it contains electronic warfare techology which makes it capable of functioning without an accompanying EW aircraft. However, many of its features are similar to the made-in-India LCA Tejas jet. This might hurt the Swedish plane's case.
This deal is very important for the Indian Air Force to maintain its strength amid threats from Pakistan and China. The IAF currently has 30 squadrons, which will go down further as older aircraft are phased out of service. The sanctioned squadron strength is 42. Each squadron has around 16-18 aircraft.
The ongoing process is to buy 114 fighter jets for the Indian Air Force. Eighteen of the planes will be imported, while 96 will be made in India. For domestic manufacturing, Indian companies will partner up with foreign firms. For the first time ever, payment of around 70% of the cost will be done in Indian currency, as per reports.
As India faces increasing challenges at its borders, the country will have to get rid of its dependence on foreign weapons. To do this, India will have to take advantage of deals like the current one to make sure it gets access to technology and knowledge to be able to make its own advanced fighter jets in the future.

Days after a fighter aircraft crashed in China, another jet made by Pakistan and China crashed in Venezuela.
A Venezuelan Air Force jet crashed on 18 June. The mishap occurred in Zulia provinc, and both the pilots survived. The aircraft which crashed was a K-8W Karakorum, which is used as a light trainer jet by Venezuela. Caracas has reportedly bought 36 of the Pakistan, China jets.
Unconfirmed reports said that this was Venezuela's fourth K-8W crash.
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The $20 million jet was jointly designed by Pakistani and Chinese firms. The K-8 Karakorum is a tandem-seat advanced jet trainer with low-set, unswept wing. Its first flight was in 1991, and the first batch was delivered to Pakistan Air Force in 1995.
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, and Nanchang Aircraft Manufacturing Company produce the jet. Apart from training, the aircraft can be used for low-level defence, and reconnaissance. The jet has reportedly been bought by Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Egypt, Ghana, Sudan, and Namibia among others.
On June 9, a fighter jet had crashed in China's Xiangyang during a training mission. The aircraft was a J-7, and the pilot ejected safely. The jet had crashed into some houses killing one person, and injuring two others. The J-7 is reportedly China's most-exported jet, with Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar among the prominent buyers.

Jet crash: Pakistan, China-made aircraft crashes in Venezuela days after J-7 mishap| K-8W Karakorum

Venezuelan Air Force's K-8W Karakorum jet crashed on 18 June. The aircraft was designed and manufactured by Pakistan and China.

Days after a fighter aircraft crashed in China, another jet made by Pakistan and China crashed in Venezuela.
A Venezuelan Air Force jet crashed on 18 June. The mishap occurred in Zulia provinc, and both the pilots survived. The aircraft which crashed was a K-8W Karakorum, which is used as a light trainer jet by Venezuela. Caracas has reportedly bought 36 of the Pakistan, China jets.
Unconfirmed reports said that this was Venezuela's fourth K-8W crash.
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The $20 million jet was jointly designed by Pakistani and Chinese firms. The K-8 Karakorum is a tandem-seat advanced jet trainer with low-set, unswept wing. Its first flight was in 1991, and the first batch was delivered to Pakistan Air Force in 1995.
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, and Nanchang Aircraft Manufacturing Company produce the jet. Apart from training, the aircraft can be used for low-level defence, and reconnaissance. The jet has reportedly been bought by Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Egypt, Ghana, Sudan, and Namibia among others.
On June 9, a fighter jet had crashed in China's Xiangyang during a training mission. The aircraft was a J-7, and the pilot ejected safely. The jet had crashed into some houses killing one person, and injuring two others. The J-7 is reportedly China's most-exported jet, with Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar among the prominent buyers.

A mysterious plane in an authorised flight over Europe, violating the airspace of multiple NATO countries, and landing at an unused airfield before the crew disappears - amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, this incident has led to alarm in Europe, especially among members of the anti-Russia military alliance NATO.
On June 8, the plane in question took off from an unknown location in Lithuania. It then flew over Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Serbia, and Romania. The plane also made an unauthorised stop in Hungary, apparently for refuelling. Hungarian police were informed but couldn't reach the spot before the plane took-off.
The aircraft was finally found abandoned at an unused airfield in Bulgaria, with the crew nowhere in sight. The plane was identified as a Piper PA-23 Aztec, as per reports.
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There are multiple reasons that the flight worried authorities. The flight was unauthorised and violated airspace of multiple countries during a situation of war. The crew did not respond on radio, and even ignored visuals signals. The plane's transponder was switched off. Transponders are used to identify individual aircraft. The plane in question also flew at low altitudes.
With NATO members on edge due to the Russia war, fighter jets were deployed to intercept the aircraft. Two F-16s of the US Air Force, two Romanian F-16s, and two Hungarian Gripens were reportedly sent after the mysterious plane. However, the aircraft's crew did not respond to any radio messages.
Bulgaria's defence minister said that the plane was not a threat to civilian or military infrastructure in the country. Dragomir Zakov said that the plane flew at low altitudes, making its interception difficult, but the aircraft was monitored at all times.
Not much is known about the Aztec plane. The director of Nida Air Park in Lithuania claimed to have sold the plane recently. Bronius Zaronskis said he didn't remember name of firm which bought it, but three foreigners had come to inspect the plane before the sale. Zaronskis said he didn't know the men's names, but one spoke Russian.
With the plane's crew yet to be caught, it remains to be seen whether this incident was an international conspiracy, or just the antics of some daredevil pilots.

Mystery plane flies over Europe, NATO sends fighters jets to chase; crew vanishes after Bulgaria landing

With NATO members on edge due to the Russia war, fighter jets were deployed to intercept the Aztec plane, but the crew did not respond to any radio or visual signals.

A mysterious plane in an authorised flight over Europe, violating the airspace of multiple NATO countries, and landing at an unused airfield before the crew disappears - amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, this incident has led to alarm in Europe, especially among members of the anti-Russia military alliance NATO.
On June 8, the plane in question took off from an unknown location in Lithuania. It then flew over Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Serbia, and Romania. The plane also made an unauthorised stop in Hungary, apparently for refuelling. Hungarian police were informed but couldn't reach the spot before the plane took-off.
The aircraft was finally found abandoned at an unused airfield in Bulgaria, with the crew nowhere in sight. The plane was identified as a Piper PA-23 Aztec, as per reports.
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There are multiple reasons that the flight worried authorities. The flight was unauthorised and violated airspace of multiple countries during a situation of war. The crew did not respond on radio, and even ignored visuals signals. The plane's transponder was switched off. Transponders are used to identify individual aircraft. The plane in question also flew at low altitudes.
With NATO members on edge due to the Russia war, fighter jets were deployed to intercept the aircraft. Two F-16s of the US Air Force, two Romanian F-16s, and two Hungarian Gripens were reportedly sent after the mysterious plane. However, the aircraft's crew did not respond to any radio messages.
Bulgaria's defence minister said that the plane was not a threat to civilian or military infrastructure in the country. Dragomir Zakov said that the plane flew at low altitudes, making its interception difficult, but the aircraft was monitored at all times.
Not much is known about the Aztec plane. The director of Nida Air Park in Lithuania claimed to have sold the plane recently. Bronius Zaronskis said he didn't remember name of firm which bought it, but three foreigners had come to inspect the plane before the sale. Zaronskis said he didn't know the men's names, but one spoke Russian.
With the plane's crew yet to be caught, it remains to be seen whether this incident was an international conspiracy, or just the antics of some daredevil pilots.

A massive fire, houses turned to rubble, death and destruction - this was the scene in China's Xiangyang after a fighter jet crashed during a training mission.
The incident occurred on June 9 when the aircraft crashed in a residential area. The pilot ejected safely, but one person on the ground was killed, and two were injured.
The plane which crashed was a J-7 deployed with the Chinese air force. The incident occurred near an airport in Xiangyang which lies in Hubei province.
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The J-7 is a single-engine aircraft derived from the Soviet-era MiG-21. The Chengdu Aircraft Corporation produced the lightweight jet. Its maiden flight was in 1966, and it was approved as an operational aircraft in 1967.
The J-7's production ended in 2013 after around five decades. The jet has been deployed in large numbers for regional air protection, as per reports. China is also believed to have converted many J-7s into drones.
The J-7 is China's most-exported aircraft. The plane's export version F-7 was sold to around 17 countries. The importing nations included India's neighbours Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. Many nations which bought the jets have since retired them.

China fighter jet crash: Pakistan bought J-7s; being converted into drones by Beijing

China fighter jet crash: the J-7 is a single-engine aircraft derived from the Soviet-era MiG-21, and it was exported to many countries including India's neighbours Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

A massive fire, houses turned to rubble, death and destruction - this was the scene in China's Xiangyang after a fighter jet crashed during a training mission.
The incident occurred on June 9 when the aircraft crashed in a residential area. The pilot ejected safely, but one person on the ground was killed, and two were injured.
The plane which crashed was a J-7 deployed with the Chinese air force. The incident occurred near an airport in Xiangyang which lies in Hubei province.
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The J-7 is a single-engine aircraft derived from the Soviet-era MiG-21. The Chengdu Aircraft Corporation produced the lightweight jet. Its maiden flight was in 1966, and it was approved as an operational aircraft in 1967.
The J-7's production ended in 2013 after around five decades. The jet has been deployed in large numbers for regional air protection, as per reports. China is also believed to have converted many J-7s into drones.
The J-7 is China's most-exported aircraft. The plane's export version F-7 was sold to around 17 countries. The importing nations included India's neighbours Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. Many nations which bought the jets have since retired them.

In what could be seen as a provocation targeted at the Quad, China sent its fighter jets for sorties over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea. The incident occurred as Quad leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, met in Japan's Tokyo on May 24.
The Chinese fighter aircraft were joined by Russian jets for the sorties. Japan said that it had expressed "grave concerns" to Beijing and Moscow over the flights.
Japan's defence minister Nobuo Kishi said that two Chinese bombers joined two Russian bombers in the Sea of Japan and made a joint flight to the East China sea. Subsequently, the planes flew to the Pacific ocean.
A Russian intelligence-gathering plane also flew off northern Hokkaido to the Noto peninsula, as per the Japanese minister.
Tokyo said that China taking such action in collaboration with Russia amid the Ukraine war is a "cause for concern".

Quad: China sent fighter jets to Japan Sea as PM Modi, others met in Tokyo; Russian planes also joined

Quad summit: Japan said that it had expressed "grave concerns" to Beijing and Moscow over the fighter jet sorties amid the international meeting.

In what could be seen as a provocation targeted at the Quad, China sent its fighter jets for sorties over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea. The incident occurred as Quad leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, met in Japan's Tokyo on May 24.
The Chinese fighter aircraft were joined by Russian jets for the sorties. Japan said that it had expressed "grave concerns" to Beijing and Moscow over the flights.
Japan's defence minister Nobuo Kishi said that two Chinese bombers joined two Russian bombers in the Sea of Japan and made a joint flight to the East China sea. Subsequently, the planes flew to the Pacific ocean.
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A Russian intelligence-gathering plane also flew off northern Hokkaido to the Noto peninsula, as per the Japanese minister.
Tokyo said that China taking such action in collaboration with Russia amid the Ukraine war is a "cause for concern".

In a concerning incident, two Rafale fighter jets were involved in a mid-air collision, as per news reports. The incident occurred on May 22 during an airshow at the 709 base in Cognac-Chateaubernard in France.
The Rafale aircraft belonged to the 30th Fighter Squadron of the French Air Force. The tailfin of one of the jets was damaged and some debris fell and damaged a house in Gensac-la-Pallue, according to a report in the EurAsian Times.
However, the two aircraft were able to land without difficulty, and no injuries were reported.
One of the Rafale involved in the crash had recently participated in the NATO Tiger Meet military exercise amid the Russia-Ukraine war. The Rafale GA-30 had been painted in special colours for the NATO exercise.
The jets involved in the incident were Rafale C single-seat aircraft from the Vautour Bravo tactical demonstration team which showcases the aircraft's operational capabilities. The French Air Force has launched an investigation into the incident.
In February 2022, another Rafale jet had suffered a technical malfunction. The Rafale's Marine variant had to be redirected to Malta after the nozzle of the refuelling probe fell off and the jet could not be refuelled for a return journey to the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle.
The most serious Rafale accident occurred in 2009 when 2 Rafale Marine jets fell in the Mediterranean sea during a test flight. One pilot went missing, while the other was injured.
India has bought 36 Rafale jets from Dassault Aviation for its Air Force.

Rafale jets crash mid-air: collision during air show in France. Watch what happened

Rafale mid-air collision: the incident occurred on May 22 during an airshow at the 709 base in Cognac-Chateaubernard in France.

In a concerning incident, two Rafale fighter jets were involved in a mid-air collision, as per news reports. The incident occurred on May 22 during an airshow at the 709 base in Cognac-Chateaubernard in France.
The Rafale aircraft belonged to the 30th Fighter Squadron of the French Air Force. The tailfin of one of the jets was damaged and some debris fell and damaged a house in Gensac-la-Pallue, according to a report in the EurAsian Times.
However, the two aircraft were able to land without difficulty, and no injuries were reported.
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One of the Rafale involved in the crash had recently participated in the NATO Tiger Meet military exercise amid the Russia-Ukraine war. The Rafale GA-30 had been painted in special colours for the NATO exercise.
The jets involved in the incident were Rafale C single-seat aircraft from the Vautour Bravo tactical demonstration team which showcases the aircraft's operational capabilities. The French Air Force has launched an investigation into the incident.
In February 2022, another Rafale jet had suffered a technical malfunction. The Rafale's Marine variant had to be redirected to Malta after the nozzle of the refuelling probe fell off and the jet could not be refuelled for a return journey to the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle.
The most serious Rafale accident occurred in 2009 when 2 Rafale Marine jets fell in the Mediterranean sea during a test flight. One pilot went missing, while the other was injured.
India has bought 36 Rafale jets from Dassault Aviation for its Air Force.

India announced multiple successful tests of the BrahMos missile on April 19. Successful maiden firing of the missile from warship INS Delhi from an upgraded modular launch was reported by news agency ANI.
The test "once again demonstrated long-range strike capability" of the BrahMos. The exercise also validated "integrated network-centric operations from frontline platforms".
Meanwhile, the Indian Air Force also announced a successful BrahMos exercise. Live firing of the missile was conducted from a Sukhoi Su30MkI fighter jet. IAF said that the missile "achieved a direct hit on the target" which was a decommissioned Indian Navy ship. The mission was conducted in "close coordination" by the air force and navy.
The BrahMos has been in news due to multiple reasons in recent times. When an Indian unarmed missile fell in Pakistan after being "accidentally" launched, it was speculated that it was a BrahMos missile.
On a positive note, the BrahMos is the subject of India's first major defence export deal. Philippines is buying the missiles for $375 million.

Indian fighter jet Sukhoi Su30MkI fires missile at navy ship in BrahMos drill; also launched from INS Delhi warship

Indian fighter jet fired BrahMos missile at old Indian navy ship. Watch what happened

Indian fighter jet fires missile at navy ship in BrahMos drill; also launched from INS Delhi warship

THUMBNAIL IMAGE IAF SUKHOI FIRING MISSILE
 THUMBNAIL TEXT WHY INDIAN JET HIT INDIAN SHIP WITH MISSILE
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 ((SHORT OPENING VISUALS, NO VO)) https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1516452081615646720
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 ((BRAHMOS TODAY VISUALS)) https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1516452081615646720
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India announced multiple successful tests of the BrahMos missile on April 19. Successful maiden firing of the missile from warship INS Delhi from an upgraded modular launch was reported by news agency ANI.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh9BsXFr9qs
&nbsp; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LymxGNNyxpM &nbsp; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEUcdtO2RIQ &nbsp; FILE
 The test "once again demonstrated long-range strike capability" of the BrahMos. The exercise also validated "integrated network-centric operations from frontline platforms".
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 ((IAF IMAGE)) https://twitter.com/IAF_MCC/status/1516404584784138241
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Meanwhile, the Indian Air Force also announced a successful BrahMos exercise. Live firing of the missile was conducted from a Sukhoi Su30MkI fighter jet.
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 ((BRAHMOS FILE VISUALS))
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh9BsXFr9qs
&nbsp; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LymxGNNyxpM &nbsp; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEUcdtO2RIQ &nbsp; FILE
 IAF said that the missile "achieved a direct hit on the target" which was a decommissioned Indian Navy ship. The mission was conducted in "close coordination" by the air force and navy. The BrahMos has been in news due to multiple reasons in recent times. When an Indian unarmed missile fell in Pakistan after being "accidentally" launched, it was speculated that it was a BrahMos missile.
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 On a positive note, the BrahMos is the subject of India's first major defence export deal. Philippines is buying the missiles for $375 million.
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CAPTIONS Successful BrahMos missile drills IAF jet fired missile at old ship Indian Navy also fired BrahMos Launched from INS Delhi warship BrahMos in news recently Named in India-Pak missile incident India also exporting BrahMos Philippines signed $375 mn deal

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India announced multiple successful tests of the BrahMos missile on April 19.&nbsp;Successful maiden firing of the missile from warship INS Delhi from an upgraded modular launch was reported by news agency ANI.
The test "once again demonstrated long-range strike capability" of the BrahMos.&nbsp;The exercise also validated "integrated network-centric operations from frontline platforms".
Meanwhile, the Indian Air Force also announced a successful BrahMos exercise.&nbsp;Live firing of the missile was conducted from a Sukhoi Su30MkI fighter jet.&nbsp;IAF said that the missile "achieved a direct hit on the target" which was a decommissioned Indian Navy ship.&nbsp;The mission was conducted in "close coordination" by the air force and navy.
The BrahMos has been in news due to multiple reasons in recent times.&nbsp;When an Indian unarmed missile fell in Pakistan after being "accidentally" launched, it was speculated that it was a BrahMos missile.
On a positive note, the BrahMos is the subject of India's first major defence export deal.&nbsp;Philippines is buying the missiles for $375 million.

According to the defence official, the last batch of three Rafale fighter jets is all set to arrive in India by the middle of this week.
Jets are expected to fly directly from France to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where they will be refueled during the flight, just as they have in the past.
Among all Rafale aircraft the Indian standard jets are the most advanced worldwide, officials noted, they added further as of now, all aircraft have been fitted with ISE (India specific enhancements) corporation since all ISE's are trained and certified.
The first Rafale batch arrived in India in July 2020.

Last batch of Rafale fighter jets arriving soon in India

Jet Set Go: The last batch of Rafale Fighter planes will be arriving in India this week

The last batch of three Rafale fighter jets is all set to arrive in India by the middle of this week.
According to the defence officials, the jets are expected to fly directly from France to the UAE, where they will be refueled during the flight, just as they have in the past.
Among all Rafale aircraft, the Indian standard jets are the most advanced worldwide, officials noted. They added further that as of now, all aircraft have been fitted with India specific enhancements.
India has bought 36 Rafale multi-role fighter jets from France.&nbsp;The first Rafale batch arrived in India in July 2020.

The last batch of Rafale&nbsp;Fighter Jets will be arriving in India by this week, Defence officials said. Jets will be fly directly from the France via&nbsp;UAE, where they will be refueled.
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According to the defence officials, the last batch of three Rafale fighter jets is all set to arrive in India by the middle of this week.
Jets are expected to fly directly from France to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where they will be refueled during the flight, just as they have in the past.
Among all Rafale aircraft, the Indian standard jets are the most advanced worldwide, officials noted. They added further that as of now, all aircraft have been fitted with ISE (India specific enhancements) corporation since all ISE's are trained and certified.
India has bought 36 Rafale multi-role fighter jets from France.&nbsp;The first Rafale batch arrived in India in July 2020.

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