Rafale fighter jets have started conducting ‘familiarization’ sorties over Ladakh amid border tensions between India and China.
The deployment of French-made Rafale jets in Ladakh came nearly 10 days after they were formally inducted into the IAF. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the induction of the fleet was crucial considering the atmosphere being created along the frontier and that it is a “big and stern” message to those eyeing on India’s sovereignty.
Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria had said that the induction of Rafale jets could not have happened at a more opportune time considering the security scenario.
Indian Army is actively strengthening its security. Also the Indian Army is keeping an eye on every move of China. Rafale has been deployed now, but before that Mirage and Sukhoi fighter planes have been deployed.
Recently 5 Rafale fighter jets have been inducted into the Indian Air Force. On Sunday, Mirage planes were also seen flying and patrolling along with Rafael.
