Govt likely to get 1st batch of six Rafale jets by July 27

India is likely to receive by July 27 the first batch of six Rafale fighter jets that are expected to boost the combat capability of the Indian Air Force, sources said.

On June 2, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had a conversation with his French counterpart Florence Parly during which she conveyed that the Rafale jets will be delivered to India as scheduled.