Rafale Fleet: 35 F3R Jets Set For F4 Upgrade With AESA Radar, IRST, Helmet Cues, And Network-Centric Enhancements

Recent disclosures from French aviation sources indicate advanced negotiations for a substantial Rafale acquisition by the Indian Air Force (IAF). The proposed contract encompasses 114 new-build Rafale F4 aircraft, complemented by the mid-life upgrade of 35 extant Rafale 3FR platforms to F4 configuration. This initiative would significantly enhance the IAF’s combat aviation inventory,
Recent disclosures from French aviation sources indicate advanced negotiations for a substantial Rafale acquisition by the Indian Air Force (IAF). The proposed contract encompasses 114 new-build Rafale F4 aircraft, complemented by the mid-life upgrade of 35 extant Rafale 3FR platforms to F4 configuration. This initiative would significantly enhance the IAF’s combat aviation inventory,
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