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Three out of four remaining Rafale jets to arrive in India by Feb: Air Force chief
Updated On: 18 December, 2021 06:22 PM IST | Dundigal | ANI
'Last aircraft which will have India-specific enhancements will be delivered after all its trials conclude. We discussed with Defence Minister, future maintenance issues of Rafale and setting up of D-level maintenance in India,' said the Air Force Chief on discussions with the French delegation

Rafale Jet. Pic/ AFP
Out of the 36 Rafale aircraft for which India had signed a contract with France, 32 have been delivered and out of the remaining four, three will arrive in India on time, that is, in February next year, said Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari today.
"As far as discussions on Rafale are concerned, we're thankful to them (France) for timely deliveries. You know that contract was for 36 aircraft, 32 of which have been delivered. Out of the remaining four, 3 will arrive on time in Feb," said the IAF Chief while addressing a press conference in Dundigal after reviewing the Combined Graduation Parade at Dundigal Air Force Academy.
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