
The images of ‘Shastra Puja’ of Rafale have enthralled the popular discourse signifying the new India which is rapidly modernizing to meet the future needs and at the same time taking pride in the traditional roots as the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh performed the puja that coincided with Vijaya Dashami.
These facts will tell you how important a weapon the Rafale is going to be in India’s arsenal.
IAF’s (Indian Air Force) Mirage 2000 and the Su-30 MkI – are classified as either third- or fourth-generation fighters.
Rafale, categorised as a 4.5 generation aircraft for its radar-evading stealth profile.
It’s Multi-role F -16 was shot down by India’s MiG Bison in the dogfight after Balakot strike and one can only imagine the capability India has built with the induction of Rafale.
IAF always wanted Rafale-like fighter jet, but after initiating the procurement process, previous UPA government had put it on cold storage.