India's Rafale Jets now missile-proof? This country to provide ‘decoy system' that will protect it by…, the country is.., nightmare for Pakistan due to…
After Operation Sindoor, Pakistan has often claimed that it can shoot down India's Rafale fighter jets, but India has always strongly denied this claim. Now, a new move by India might make Pakistan even more worried. The Indian Air Force is planning to make Rafale jets safer by adding a special system called a 'decoy system.' This system will help protect the jets from enemy missiles, especially during missions deep inside enemy areas.
For this, India has ordered the X-Guard Fiber Optic Towed Decoy System from Israel. This system can trick enemy radars and pull missiles away from the real jet, helping to keep the Rafales out of harm's way. Already tested on Rafale Jets
According to reports, this decoy system has already been tested successfully on Rafale jets in India. However, due to supply issues and the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, there has been a delay in the delivery.
Now, the Indian government is working hard to get this system as soon as possible. Once installed, it will be a huge boost to the safety and strength of the Air Force's Rafale fleet.
When Economic Times asked the Indian Air Force about this, there was no official response. The Israeli company Rafael, which makes the system, also refused to comment.
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