Indian Air Force formally inducted the five Rafale fighter jets, which arrived in India on July 29.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his French counterpart Florence Parly were present at the ceremony.
The Rafale jets were given a water cannon salute at the induction ceremony which took place at the Ambala Air Force base, where IAF’s 17 Squadron, also called ‘Golden Arrows’, is based.
India’s first five Rafale fighters will be a part of the ‘Golden Arrows’ squadron.
In his address, Rajnath Singh said that the induction of the jets is significant amid the country’s border situation.
He said, “Rafale induction is a big and stern message for the entire world, especially to those eyeing our sovereignty.
This induction is important considering the kind of atmosphere at our borders or should I say the kind of atmosphere created at our borders.” Earlier, Rajnath Singh and his French counterpart Florence Parly witnessed the 'Sarva Dharma Puja' at the Ambala airbase.
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