Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday congratulated the Indian Air Force for adding fighter jet Rafale to the fleet, saying it is a massive upgrade for the country's defence forces. "Heartiest congratulations to #IndianAirForce for adding the state-of-the-art fighter jet Rafale, to our fleet.

"It's a massive upgrade for our Defence Forces who are tirelessly protecting our nation in the skies," Tendulkar said in a tweet from his official Twitter handle. Five of the 36 medium multi-role Rafale fighter jets built by French aircraft manufacturer Dassault landed safely at the IAF airbase in Ambala on Wednesday afternoon. Significantly, the frontline IAF airbase is likely to be used in case of conflict at the northern or the western borders.

Heartiest congratulations to #IndianAirForce for adding the state-of-the-art fighter jet Rafale, to our fleet.

It’s a massive upgrade for our Defence Forces who are tirelessly protecting our nation in the skies.

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