As impressive as the Rafale’s maneuverability is, maneuverability doesn’t count for much in the BVR (beyond-visual-range) dogfighting conditions that comprised the dogfight between India and Pakistan.

“Losses are part of combat,” said Air Marshal Bharti, without elaborating on the date, location, or circumstances of the ...

India has confirmed Pakistan used Chinese-made missiles during the recent cross-border military strikes.

Foreign media reports that shares of Dassault Aviation, the manufacturer of Rafale fighter jets, have seen a continued ...

After images of MICA air-to-air missiles and M88 engines, an image now clearly shows the vertical tail of a Rafale EH. After ...

India appears to have suffered the first confirmed combat loss of a Dassault Rafale fighter following airstrikes against ...

During a recent press briefing on Operation Sindoor, Indian Air Force (IAF) Air Marshal A.K. Bharti refrained from confirming reports of Rafale jet losses by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF).

Pakistan claimed it shot down five Indian fighter jets on Wednesday, including three of the Indian Air Force’s prized ...

New Delhi has begun to acknowledge the loss of several fighter jets during 'Operation Sindoor.' Military experts suggest that ...

In response to a media inquiry regarding whether Pakistan had downed Rafale jets and the number of assets lost during a press conference on Sunday, Indian General Air Operations Air Marshal AK Bharti ...

Chinese influencers mocking India after reports that the Pakistan Air Force shot down Indian Rafale fighter jets.

In total, India has 616 combat aircraft, while Pakistan has a fleet of 387 jets, according to FlightGlobal's World Air Forces directory for 2025.