IAF inducts Rafale in Golden Arrows squadron, all eyes now on deployment

With the induction complete all eyes will be on the first deployment of the medium multi-role combat aircraft, likely along the international border

Amid palpable tension at the Line of Actual Control with China, the Indian Air Force inducted the newly acquired Rafale fighter jets into its fold on Thursday. The jets that flew into India from France on July 29 have been inducted into the Golden Arrows squadron of the IAF at the Ambala airbase. 

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh without naming China said that the induction of Rafale is a strong message to eyes being raised towards the territorial integrity of India. This induction is especially critical for the atmosphere being created on our borders.

Air Marsha RKS Bhadauria said,