After Rafale jets, Dassault Aviation interested in dealing with India for more aircraft

Dassault Aviation, which manufactured newly inducted Rafale fighter jets has expressed interest in dealing with India again in future if country is looking to acquire more aircraft.

Eric Trappier, CEO, Dassault Aviation told ANI, “If Indian Air Force would like to acquire more Rafale aircraft, we will be happy to make a new proposal or make a repeat order.”

Trappier’s invitation came shortly after a formal induction ceremony for Rafale jets was held at Ambala's Air Force Station on Thursday in presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh along with his French counterpart Florence Parly.

In a major boost to India's defence arsenal, Indian Air Force (IAF) inducted its first five Rafale Jets on July 29. ability to strike air-to-air targets up to 150 km away and at same time also hit land targets up to 300 km within enemy territory makes Rafale aircraft one of world's most dangerous fighter jets. on September 10. 

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Rafale induction ceremony

formal induction ceremony of Rafale fighter jets began with a tritional 'Sarva Dharm puja' at Ambala Air Force Station on Thursday morning. Praying for security of nation and success of new Rafale jets, Hindu, Muslim, Sikh and Christian priests narrated short prayers to bless fighter jets.

This was followed by a spectacular aero-show from IAF's daredevils, including some breathtaking mid-air moves from lightweight Tejas fighter jets. Later on, Rafale jets received tritional water cann salute, as nation formally welcomed fourth-generation fighter jets into IAF folds. 

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About IAF's Rafale aircrafts

speed, capability to attack land and air target and 4.5 generation system allow Rafale aircraft to challenge most dangerous fighter jets. Powered by two SNECMA M88 engines, Rafale jets are kwn to attain a top speed of 2223 km and a range of more than 3,700 Km. It also has a Martin-Baker Mark 16F ‘zero-zero’ ejection seat, capable of operating at zero speed and altitude. jets are well-equipped with laser-guided bombs weighing around 900 kg. 2500 rounds per minute can be fired from jet's internal cann. new birds in arsenal of IAF also come with AESA rar, SPECTRA Electronic Warfare System and IRST system. 

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