New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that Rafale touchdown is a historic day for vigorous Indian AIr Force and a proud moment for India.
Taking to Twitter, he said, ” Rafale touchdown is a historic day for our vigorous @IAF_MCC and a proud moment for India! These are the world’s most powerful machines capable to thwart any challenge in the sky. I am sure Rafale will help our Air warriors to safeguard our skies with its mighty superiority.”
Rafale touchdown is a historic day for our vigorous @IAF_MCC and a proud moment for India!
These are the world's most powerful machines capable to thwart any challenge in the sky. I am sure Rafale will help our Air warriors to safeguard our skies with its mighty superiority. pic.twitter.com/wTsK0XYcIX
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 29, 2020
“Induction of these next generation aircrafts is a true testimony of PM @narendramodi’s resolve to make India a powerful and secure nation. Modi govt is committed to build on India’s defence capabilities. I thank honourable PM for providing this unprecedented strength to our IAF,” he added.
Induction of these next generation aircrafts is a true testimony of PM @narendramodi's resolve to make India a powerful and secure nation.
Modi govt is committed to build on India’s defence capabilities. I thank honourable PM for providing this unprecedented strength to our IAF. pic.twitter.com/g9lIO0bl6d
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 29, 2020
Shah also congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Indian Air Force on this momentous day.
“From speed to weapon capabilities, Rafale is way ahead! I am sure these world class fighter jets will prove to be a game changer. Congratulations to PM @narendramodi ji, DM @rajnathsingh ji, Indian Air Force and the entire country on this momentous day. #RafaleInIndia,” Shah tweeted.
From speed to weapon capabilities, Rafale is way ahead!
I am sure these world class fighter jets will prove to be a game changer. Congratulations to PM @narendramodi ji, DM @rajnathsingh ji, Indian Air Force and the entire country on this momentous day. #RafaleInIndia pic.twitter.com/1PuSgVtlZm
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 29, 2020
The jets will be inducted into the IAF as part of its No 17 Squadron, also known as the ‘Golden Arrows’. The aircraft is capable of carrying a range of potent weapons. European missile maker MBDA’s Meteor beyond visual range air-to-air missile and Scalp cruise missile will be the mainstay of the weapons package of the Rafale jets.
