IAF Floats Rafale Bridge Support Tender, Operation Sindoor Aircraft Loss Debate Reignites | News18

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The Indian Air Force has floated a tender for interim “bridge support” covering all 36 Rafale fighter jets, reigniting debate over Pakistan’s claims that India lost multiple aircraft during Operation Sindoor. The IAF move is being seen as part of fleet sustainment and maintenance planning, but it has also revived political and strategic questions around air operations, aircraft readiness, supply chains and wartime loss claims.The development puts the focus back on India’s Rafale fleet, operational preparedness, defence procurement, maintenance contracts and the broader information war between India and Pakistan. -newsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Last Updated: June 24, 2026, 17:07 IST