Question

Recently, Indian ambassador to France, Jawed Ashraf flagged off 5 fighter jets from which company, that has joined the Indian Airforce? Rafale, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Airbus

Answer 1

Recently, Indian ambassador to France, Jawed Ashraf flagged off 5 Rafale fighter jets.

• It was the result of an inter-governmental agreement signed with Paris that amounted to Rs 59,000-crore.

• It targetted at procuring 36 of the multi-role fighter aircraft under the deal, which is to be completed by the end of the year 2021.

• The aircraft started its journey from the French city, Bordeaux and landed at Ambala airbase in Punjab.

• The manufacturer of the aircraft was Dassault Aviation.

Answer 2

Recently, Indian ambassador to France, Jawed Ashraf flagged off 5 fighter jets from Rafale company.

• The first 5 fighter jets are – swift, nimble, versatile, advanced, and lethal.

• The five fighters landed safely at Al Dhafra after a seven-hour flight from France.

• The Rafale fighter aircraft was flagged off on July 27 by the Indian Ambassador to France.

• The fighter jet deal was signed by the two countries in September 2016.