CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Three Rafale jets touched down in India on Tuesday evening, taking the total number of the 4.5-generation fighters delivered to 35 now under the Rs 59, 000 crore deal inked with France in September 2016.

Detailed explanation-2: -Senior defence officials told India Today that the aircraft was used for developing the India-specific enhancements in the Rafale fleet of the Indian Air Force (IAF). India signed a deal for 36 Rafale planes and 35 of these have already been delivered from France.

Detailed explanation-3: -India has received all 36 Rafale aircraft from France, with the last aircraft landing in the country today. According to the Indian Air Force, the aircraft arrived after a quick en-route mid-air refuelling from a UAE Air Force tanker aircraft, after taking off from France.

Detailed explanation-4: -The United Arab Emirates and France have signed a $19bn arms deal that will see the Gulf state acquire 80 Rafale fighter jets and 12 military helicopters.

Detailed explanation-5: -Final batch of 36 Rafale aircrafts land in India-The Economic Times Video | ET Now.