New Delhi: A recent document of the Indian Air Force (IAF) has sparked a new debate on the claims made by Pakistan regarding Rafale fighter planes. Let us tell you, Pakistan had earlier claimed that it had damaged and shot down some Rafale aircraft of the Indian Air Force during a military operation. However, all the claims of information revealed in a new tender document of the Indian Air Force seem to be proven false.
What’s in IAF tender?
According to media reports, the Indian Air Force recently announced a contract for Rafale fighter aircraft. "bridge support package" Proposals related to this have been invited. This document mentions the need for maintenance, technical support and logistics support for the entire fleet of 36 Rafale aircraft. This is the same number of Rafale aircraft that India purchased under the agreement with France in 2016.
Plan made for smooth operation of planes
According to the document, a five-month interim support arrangement has been planned to maintain the smooth operation of the aircraft even after September 2026. Thousands of flying hours have also been estimated during the period. Defense experts believe that if the number of aircraft in the fleet were less, then the maintenance demand would also change accordingly.
When did the controversy start?
The controversy regarding Rafale aircraft started when several claims were made by Pakistan after the action taken by India under the anti-terrorism campaign. Many such videos and pictures were also shared on social media, in which it was claimed that Indian aircraft were damaged. However, these claims were rejected by India.
Plan to buy 114 additional aircraft
Meanwhile, India is also working towards further strengthening its Air Force fleet. According to reports, discussions are also going on regarding the possible purchase of 114 additional Rafale fighter aircraft. If this plan goes ahead, the capability of the Indian Air Force may increase further. At present, the recent document has given a new dimension to the ongoing discussions regarding the number of Rafale aircraft and their operational status.
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