The Indo-French defense relationship goes back decades to when the Indian Air Force (IAF) bought its first French fighter jet, the Toofani, in the 1950s. Over the years, India signed on several big-ticket purchases from France—from Mystère IVA in the 1950s to the Mirage-2000 in the 1980s to the latest Rafale jets in 2016. As we enter … Continue reading From Toofani To Rafale –How Indian Air Force Used Its French Fighters To “Deflate” China, Pakistan Threats