Rafale jets arrive in India

Rafale jets’ induction is a much-needed capacity booster for the Indian Air Force, particularly given the jet’s proved combat capabilities in air defence, electronic warfare and ground support. It will help India to deal with the heightened nature of the Chinese threat, as it becomes clear that the current territorial stand-off in Ladakh will stretch into the winter months. Their deliveries also demonstrate the special nature of strategic partnership between Paris and New Delhi.