PoliticsIndia inducts Rafale jets amid rising tensions with China
New Delhi says move sends 'stern message' to those eyeing its sovereignty
Water is sprayed on a French-made Rafale fighter jet during its induction ceremony at the Indian Air Force Station in Ambala, India, on Sept.10. © AP
KIRAN SHARMA, Nikkei staff writer
September 10, 2020 20:47 JST
NEW DELHI -- India said Thursday the induction of the first batch of five French-made fighter jets into service in its air force will enhance its defense capabilities immensely and send "a big and stern" message to those eyeing its sovereignty, an obvious reference to China with which it is engaged in a tense border standoff.