| Rafale: Neighbour’s envy, owner’s pride | | | Early times Report
Jammu, July 29: On the arrival of fleet of Rafale aircraft at Ambala Airbase on Wednesday afternoon, the Defence Experts here termed it as a proud moment for India, but pressure for the enemy, as their nefarious designs are going to be shattered.
The former Army officers are of the opinion that induction of the ‘super machine’ (Rafale) have further strengthened the Armed Forces of the country, particularly the Indian Air Force. Brigadier (Retd) Anil Gupta, talking to news agency here said, ‘’Despite the best efforts of Pak stooges and of the Chinese by going to the Apex Court that India doesn’t get the Rafale deal, it is a great day for the country and the Indian security forces.
Former officer Capt Anil Gaur said, ‘’Great day for the Indian Forces that 4.5 generation aircraft has been inducted and landed in the country.
‘’This aircraft has no match to all our adversaries in the Sub-Continent, whether it is Pakistan or China and will definitely give boost to our forces,’’ said the former Captain, adding that the aircraft has specialisation like scalp mission, meteor and beyond visual missile.
‘’This aircraft can destroy all build-ups of the enemy, even by remaining into our own territory,” he said, adding that by 2021, all 36 aircraft will be with India and the Defence mechanism, especially the IAF, will get doubly strengthened.
‘’Both Pakistan and China were under immense pressure since the day deal was signed and they never wanted India to purchase these aircraft,” he added.
Capt Gaur said, ‘’This aircraft cannot be defeated and it can operate even from the height of more than 50,000 ft and the climatic conditions, topography along the LAC will not make much difference on it.’’
Former officer, Capt (Retd) Murti Gupta said, “Rafale induction will strengthen the national defence to a larger extent. It is a good machine and was the need of the hour.” |
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