Amid ongoing border row with China, Rafale jets carry out ‘familiarization sorties’ over Ladakh: Report

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The newly inducted Rafale jets have begun to conduct sorties in Ladakh amid the ongoing military confrontation with Chinese troops in the high-altitude region. Days after being formally inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF) on September 10, five Rafale jets have conducted some “familiarization sorties” in Ladakh in recent days, reported The Times of India citing defence sources. According to the report, Rafale pilots have flown the jets from Ambala to Ladakh to “familiarize themselves with the operational environment there”. The deployment of French-made Rafale jets in Ladakh came nearly 10 days after they were formally inducted into the...