The last of 36 Indian Air Force (IAF) Rafale fighter jets from France landed in India on Thursday, completing the delivery of all the aircraft as part of the deal between the two countries. To celebrate the occasion, the IAF tweeted, "The Pack is Complete."
India signed a deal for 36 Rafale planes and 35 of these were already delivered from France. They are stationed at Ambala, Haryana and Hasimara in West Bengal. The 36th aircraft was provided to the Indian side by France with all its spares and other parts replaced as it was being used for developmental activities.