Watch: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh boards French military aircraft in Paris

Oct 08, 2019

Paris (France), Oct 08 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on October 8 arrived at Vélizy – Villacoublay Air Base. From Villacoublay Air Base he travelled to Mérignac to receive the first Rafale combat aircraft. The Defence Minister is going to officially receive first of the 36 Rafale jets. After receiving the fighter jet, Singh will perform ‘Shastra Puja’ (worship of weapons) on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra. He will also take a sortie in the aircraft. Singh is on a three-day visit to France. During his visit, he is looking forward to strengthening ties between both the countries.