Why Rafale fighter jets can be game changer for India

The first batch of five Rafale fighter aircraft, nearly four years after the two countries inked an inter-governmental agreement to supply 36 of the multi-role jets to the Indian Air Force under a Rs 59,000-crore deal, is set to land at the Ambala air base on Wednesday.

The aircraft is capable of carrying a range of potent weapons. European missile maker MBDA's Meteor beyond visual range air-to-air missile, Scalp cruise missile and MICA weapons system will be the mainstay of the weapons package of the Rafale jets. Watch the video to know more about why the Rafale jets can be a game changer for India.