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LONDON, England – Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and his Qatari counterpart, HE Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah, announced an expansion of the relationship between each nation’s air force. “In the face of new and emerging threats, it is vital we collaborate with our international allies to tackle our shared security challenges and our long-standing relationship with Qatar exemplifies this. By working together we continue to share skills and expertise whilst promoting global security and driving prosperity at home,” said defence secretary Ben Wallace. “I’m delighted RAF Leeming has...

Hasimara is a strategic base for IAF operations because of its proximity to India-China border.

URL copied Rafales' second squadron at Hasimara to counter threats from China The Indian Air Force plans to raise its second squadron of Rafale fighter jets at Hasimara Air Force base in West Bengal by next month to counter threats from China. Hasimara is a strategic base for IAF operations because of its proximity to Bhutan, the Chumbi Valley where lies a tri-junction between India, Bhutan, and China, and Doklam where a standoff took place in 2017. The tri-junction has been a matter of concern for all three countries. "Second Rafale Squadron is being raised at the next Main Operati...

The Indian Air Force plans to raise its second squadron of Rafale fighter jets at Hasimara Air Force base in West Bengal by next month to counter threats from China.Hasimara is a strategic base for IAF operations because of its proximity to ...

IAF set to raise second Rafale squadron at Hasimara Air force Base The IAF would be moving the fighters to Hasimara in May as by that time the fresh set of pilots will complete their training. Share Via Email   |  A+A A- By Express News Service NEW DELHI: To boost combat capability, the Indian Air force is in the process of raising the second squadron of the advanced multi-role Rafale Fighters. The IAF sources said, “The second Rafale Squadron will be raised at the next Main Operating Base (MOB) Hasimara in mid-April this year". The Hasimara Air force Base is in West Bengal.