South Korea’s F-35As and French Rafales join forces in three-year first
South Korea and France have resumed joint aerial exercises for the first time in three years, with a…
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Dassault Rafale, a modern and versatile fighter aircraft produced by Dassault Aviation. Explore news about the Rafale’s capabilities and global operations.
France orders Rafale F5 radar, engine and EW work ahead of launch
The French defense procurement agency has ordered development work on five Rafale F5 systems ahead of the formal…
Nuclear-capable French Rafales could deploy to Finland under new deterrence plan
Finland has decided to join France’s “forward deterrence” initiative, opening talks that could include joint exercises and temporary…
Chinese YY-20 tanker refuels Egyptian Rafale for first time
Egypt’s Armed Forces spokesperson published photographs on August 31, 2026, showing a People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) YY-20 tanker…
Dassault goes it alone on Rafale F5, eyes exports from 2035
Dassault Aviation is developing the Rafale F5 standard without a foreign co-development partner and does not expect to…
China’s J-16 jets face off with Rafales in first-ever Egypt exercise
Chinese J-16 fighter jets engaged in combat exercises with French-made Rafale fighters for the first time on August…
Rafale spots fuel leak on Miami-bound Global 6000 business jet over France
A French Air and Space Force Rafale pilot identified a fuel leak on a Bombardier Global 6000 business…
Indian Air Force’s Rafale makes historic debut at Exercise Pitch Black 26
The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Rafale fighter jet has made its debut appearance at Exercise Pitch Black 26,…
French Air Force chief says it cannot wait until 2033 for more Rafale jets
The Chief of Staff of the French Air and Space Force told senators that his service needs additional…
Dassault moves sensitive equipment as Gironde wildfire idles Rafale plant
Dassault Aviation has transferred sensitive equipment away from two of its facilities in the Gironde region as the…
French ex-Rafale pilot investigated over alleged intelligence activity for China
A former French Navy Rafale pilot has been placed under formal investigation in Paris over alleged intelligence activity benefiting China. …
How a cockpit command canceled itself out before fatal Rafale collision
France’s State aviation safety investigation bureau (BEA-É) has traced the August 2024 mid-air collision that killed two Rafale pilots…
Top 10 most expensive fighter jets in 2026
One of the biggest investments any defense department can make is in improving its air capabilities. The F-35…
Bastille Day parade 2026: full aircraft and helicopter flypast lineup
Each year, France’s National Day military parade begins with a large aerial display over Paris, showcasing aircraft from the French Air…
French Rafale fighter shoots down drone over Latvia in NATO mission
NATO Baltic Air Policing fighters shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace on June 8, 2026, after…
France fires MICA NG missile from Rafale at supersonic speed
In a step towards qualifying the MICA NG air-to-air missile, France has carried out the first firing of the next-generation weapon from a Dassault…
Revealed: Top 10 best fighter jets in the world in 2026
It’s not an easy task to establish which are the best fighter jets in the world. These aircraft…
Indonesia formally receives A400M airlifter, Rafale and Falcon jets in Jakarta
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has presided over a defense handover ceremony at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base in Jakarta on May 18, 2026,…