Bastille Day parade 2025: Full flypast lineup of 100 aircraft and helicopters

Each year, France’s National Day (also known as Bastille Day) military parade begins with a grand aerial display over the Champs-Élysées, showcasing the full spectrum of French and allied air power. For its 2025 edition, the Ministry of the Armed Forces has revealed a total of 65 aircraft and 29 helicopters, joined by several drones and systems in the land parade. 

Among the highlights this year: 

• The return of the KC-135 for one of its final flypasts before retirement 

• The participation of international aircraft from Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, and the United Kingdom 
   

Curious about which aircraft took flight for the “14th of July” parade? We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of the Bastille Day flypast as provided by the French Ministry of Armed Forces. 

What aircraft will fly over Paris on July 14, 2025? 

Fixed-wing aircraft:  

“La Grande Dame” (Opening flypast)

• 8 Alphajets (Patrouille de France)

“Défense aérienne” (Air defense)

• 1 E-3F AWACS
• 2 Rafale C
• 1 Rafale B
• 1 Swiss F/A-18
• 1 Belgian F-16
• 1 German Typhoon
• 1 Spanish Typhoon
• 1 British Typhoon
• 1 Italian Typhoon
• 1 Mirage 2000-5

“Dissuasion aéroportée” (Airborne nuclear deterrence)

• 1 KC-135
• 4 Rafale B

“Supériorité aérienne” (Air superiority)

• 1 A330 MRTT Phénix
• 2 Mirage 2000 D
• 1 Rafale C
• 1 Rafale B

“Innovation aérienne militaire” (Military aviation innovation)

• 1 A400M Atlas
• 1 Mirage 2000 D
• 2 Rafale B

“Formation de l’aviation de chasse” (fighter training)

• 2 PC-21
• 2 Alphajet
• 2 Mirage 2000 B
• 2 Rafale B

“Groupe aérien embarqué” (Carrier air group)

• 5 Rafale M
• 1 E-2C Hawkeye
• 1 Falcon 10

“Patrouille de surveillance maritime” (Maritime patrol)

• 1 ATL2
• 1 Falcon 50

“Projection de force” (Force projection)

• 4 A400M Atlas (including 1 from Spain)

“Assaut et appui outre-mer” (Overseas assault and support)

• 1 Falcon 900
• 1 C-130J
• 2 CN-235

“Transport aérien militaire” (Military air transport)

• 1 Xingu
• 2 TBM 700
• 2 SR22 Cirrus

“Reconnaissance & renseignement” (Recon & ISR)

• 1 MQ-9 Reaper
• 1 ALSR (Vador)

“Lutte contre les incendies” (Firefighting)

• 1 Dash 8 (sécurité civile)

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Helicopters

“Protection du territoire national” (Territorial protection)

• 3 Fennec
• 1 Puma
• 1 Caracal

“Marine nationale” (French Navy)

• 1 NH90 Caiman (France)
• 1 NH90 Caiman (Italy)
• 1 Dauphin

“Formation des équipages” (Helicopter training)

• 3 Calliope H120
• 3 Fennec

“Reconnaissance & attaque” (Recon and attack)

• 3 Gazelle
• 4 Tigre

“Manœuvre – assaut” (Air assault and maneuver)

• 1 Puma
• 2 Cougar
• 4 NH90 Caiman

“Gendarmerie nationale” (National Gendarmerie)

• 1 EC145
• 2 EC135

“Sécurité civile” (Civil security)

• 1 H145

“Douane” (Customs)

• 1 EC135

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Land parade additions: Drones and air defense 

This year’s ground component includes notable air-related systems: 

• DT46 artillery reconnaissance drone 

• SMDR mini-UAV tactical reconnaissance system 
• Tundra drone and SAMP/T Mamba surface-to-air missile battery for airbase protection

Watch the 2025 Bastille Day parade: