The Indian Air Force has issued a tender seeking a five-month bridge support package for all 36 Rafale fighter jets acquired from France, ahead of the expiry of the current maintenance arrangement in September 2026. The move counters Pakistan's claims that several Rafale aircraft were lost during Operation Sindoor, as the proposal covers the entire fleet's operational and maintenance requirements.

News News: NEW DELHI: A latest Indian Air Force (IAF) tender seeking ‘bridge support’ for all 36 Rafale fighter jets India bought from France has contradicted Pa.

The Indian Air Force has issued a tender seeking a five-month bridge support package for all 36 Rafale fighter jets acquired from France, ahead of the expiry of the current…