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Which country receives three more Rafale Fighter Jets from France in Feb 2022?
A)
China
B)
India
C)
Germany
D)
South Korea

Correct Answer : Option (B) - India



Three more Rafale fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) reached India on 22nd Feb 2022 evening from France. The aircraft took off from a French airbase and were provided mid-air refuelling by the Air Force of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
 
With the arrival of the latest three aircraft, India has now received a total of 35 of the 36 Rafale jets for which it signed a contract with France in September 2016.
 
According to government officials, the final aircraft will arrive in India from France in a few weeks. Over 30 of these aircraft had been ferried by the IAF, flying directly without any halts.
 
The last Rafale aircraft which will have India-specific enhancements will be delivered after all its trials are conducted, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari had said earlier.
 
In 2016, India signed its largest-ever defence deal with France, as part of which 36 Rafale fighter jets were to be inducted into the IAF. The Rafale can carry a variety of weapons, including the Meteor, developed by the European missile manufacturer MBDA, and the Scalp cruise missile.
 
France's defence minister, Florence Parly, had earlier stated that France was willing to provide more Rafale fighter jets to India, and that the use of the same aircraft by the two strategic partners reflected the "strength" of their ties.

Source : India Today

Published On : February 25, 2022
Category : Defence
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