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The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially confirmed that all 36 Rafale fighter aircraft acquired from France remain fully operational. This clarification followed claims made by Pakistan regarding the alleged loss of Rafale aircraft during Operation Sindoor. An official Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the IAF to Safran Aircraft Engines in June 2026 confirmed the operational status of the entire Rafale fleet.
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India signed an inter-governmental agreement with France in 2016 to procure 36 Rafale multirole fighter aircraft from Dassault Aviation for approximately €7.87 billion (about ₹59,000 crore). The acquisition was aimed at modernizing the IAF and addressing critical fighter squadron shortages while enhancing India's air superiority capabilities.
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Indian Air Force confirms all 36 Rafale fighter jets fully operational. Learn about this 4.5-generation multirole aircraft's capabilities, strategic importance, and deployment status.
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