The Indian Air Force will formally induct the Rafale aircraft on 10th September 2020 at Air Force Station, Ambala. The aircraft will be part of 17 Squadron, the “Golden Arrows”. The first five Indian Air Force Rafale aircraft arrived at Air Force Station, Ambala from France on 27th July 2020.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Mrs Florence Parly Minister of the Armed Forces of France will be the Chief Guest for the event.
The French delegation will be represented by Mr Emmanuel Lenain Ambassador of France to India, Air General Eric Autellet, Vice Chief of the Air Staff of the French Air Force and other senior officials.
Mrs Florence Parly Minister will be given a ceremonial Guard of Honour on arrival at Delhi. At Ambala, the program will include the ceremonial unveiling of the Rafale aircraft, Air Display by Rafale and Tejas aircraft as well as by ‘Sarang Aerobatic Team’.
A traditional water cannon salute will be given to the Rafale aircraft. The programme will culminate with the ceremonial induction of Rafale aircraft to 17 Squadron. After the ceremonial events, the Indian and French delegation will have a bilateral meeting.
