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Dassault Rafale
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HAL Tejas
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F-16 Fighting Falcon
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Sukhoi-30 MKI
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Detailed explanation-1: -In December 1985, the Tigersharks became the first Indian squadron to be equipped with the MiG 27 Bahadur aircraft. The then Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi, visited the squadron and renamed it to its current name, Tigersharks. On 19 May 1989, they were moved to Hasimara where they were active till 2011.
Detailed explanation-2: -Each squadron has approximately 20 aircraft, so in total, India requires 100 to 120 more fighter jets, The Hindustan Times reported.
Detailed explanation-3: -The No. 101 Squadron (Falcons) is an Indian Air Force fighter aircraft squadron which is equipped with the Dassault Rafale and is based at the Hasimara Air Force Station.
Detailed explanation-4: -222 Squadron (Tigersharks) is a maritime strike unit based out of Thanjavur. It is the first Sukhoi Su-30 MKI squadron based in southern India and is the also the first squadron equipped with air launched BrahMos cruise missile.
Detailed explanation-5: -The squadron saw active participation in 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pak wars. The first Rafale squadron, the No. 17 Golden Arrows, is based at Ambala.