IAF’s Rafale fighter jets to take part in Bastille Day parade in Paris

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Category : International Published on: July 01 2023

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Three Indian Air Force Rafale fighter jets, as part of a military contingent, are poised to participate in the Bastille Day flypast over the Champs Elysees, Paris, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the guest of honour.
The French traditional military parade is held in Paris during Bastille Day on July 14. PM Modi's visit will coincide with the 25th anniversary of the "strategic partnership" between France and India.
India procured 36 Rafale jets from France under an inter-governmental framework.
The Rafale jets are India's first major acquisition of fighter planes in 23 year after the Sukhoi jets were imported from Russia.

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IAF’s Rafale fighter jets to take part in Bastille Day parade in Paris