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India Today
a day ago
- Politics
- India Today
India First: PM's RSS praise sparks firestorm, 'Sudarshan Chakra' for India
9:54 This special report marks 100 days of Operation Sindoor with a first-ever ground report from Ambala Air Force Station, home of the Golden Arrow Squadron. The programme details how Rafale fighter jets launched missions to strike terror camps and cripple multiple air bases deep inside Pakistan. It explores the omni-role capabilities of the French-procured jets, which can perform air-to-air, air-to-ground, and reconnaissance missions in a single sortie, armed with Meteor and Scalp missiles. The commanding officer of the Golden Arrows reveals the precision of the mission, stating, "the roles that were assigned to the squadron and the aircraft were successfully completed by the squadron and whatever weapons were delivered by the aircraft were very very precise." The report also notes that following the operation's success, the Indian Air Force has formally pitched for additional Rafale jets to offset its depleting squadron strength.
India Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
100 Days of Operation Sindoor: Rafale fighter jet that shook Pakistan
On this Special Report, India Today provides a first-ever ground report from Ambala Air Force Station, home of the Golden Arrow Squadron, marking 100 days of Operation Sindoor. The programme details how Rafale fighter jets launched missions to strike terror camps and cripple multiple air bases inside Pakistan. The report explores the omni-role capabilities of the 4.5th generation fighter, including its advanced missile systems like the Scalp and Hammer. Air Chief Marshal AP Singh stated the mission was a "high-tech war which was fought," revealing that the Indian Air Force took down at least six Pakistani aircraft. The report also covers the Indian Air Force's formal proposal to acquire additional Rafale jets to replace its aging MiG series aircraft and provide a decisive technological edge in the region.
India Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Kishtwar cloudburst: Death toll rises, rescue efforts continue
9:42 On this Special Report, India Today provides a first-ever ground report from Ambala Air Force Station, home of the Golden Arrow Squadron, marking 100 days of Operation Sindoor. The programme details how Rafale fighter jets launched missions to strike terror camps and cripple multiple air bases inside Pakistan. The report explores the omni-role capabilities of the 4.5th generation fighter, including its advanced missile systems like the Scalp and Hammer. Air Chief Marshal AP Singh stated the mission was a "high-tech war which was fought," revealing that the Indian Air Force took down at least six Pakistani aircraft. The report also covers the Indian Air Force's formal proposal to acquire additional Rafale jets to replace its aging MiG series aircraft and provide a decisive technological edge in the region.
