The first batch of five Rafale fighter jets was formally inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF) on 10 September 2020 at the Air Force Station in Ambala. The newly inducted jets were given a water cannon salute after they performed air manoeuvres displaying arrowhead formation with Su-30 and Jaguars.
The event was attended by defence minister Rajnath Singh. His French counterpart, minister of the armed forces Florence Parly was invited as the chief guest. Parly received a ceremonial Guard of Honour upon her arrival in Delhi. She also met defence minister Rajnath Singh at the Palam Air Force Station before leaving for Ambala.