Rafale jets could be deployed in Ladakh sector

NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force could deploy its new Rafale fighter jets in the Ladakh sector as part of an overarching plan to strengthen India’s military posture in the region, where Indian and Chinese forces are locked in a tense border confrontation, and disengagement has turned out to be a challenging process, people familiar with the development said on Sunday, ahead of a key IAF commanders’ meeting this week. Acting on a special request by the IAF, France is speeding up the deliveries of Rafale fighters and six jets are likely to land in Ambala on July 27 — instead of four that were originally planned.