Indonesia’s first Rafale jets arrive, starting deliveries for 42-aircraft order
Indonesia has received its first three Dassault Rafale fighter jets from France, marking the start of deliveries under…
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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.
India and France near major deal for 114 Rafale fighters ahead of Macron visit
India and France are moving closer to a major follow-on Rafale agreement for the Indian Air Force (IAF),…
Dassault Aviation edges past 2025 Rafale target as demand stays high
Dassault Aviation slightly exceeded its Rafale delivery target in 2025, but the French manufacturer is still producing its…
Iraq and France reportedly near deal for 14 Rafale F4 fighters
Iraq may be moving closer to a long-discussed acquisition of the Dassault Aviation Rafale, with new reporting suggesting…
Indian Navy sets 2029 for first four Rafale M jets deliveries
The Indian Navy expects to receive the first four of its 26 ordered Dassault Rafale M carrier-based fighters…
US report details China’s disinformation campaign targeting the Rafale fighter
China’s attempt to exploit the May 2025 India-Pakistan clash to undermine the Rafale fighter has now been formally…
France and Ukraine sign letter of intent for up to 100 Rafale fighter jets
France and Ukraine have signed what both leaders called a historic defense agreement covering the procurement of 100…
France completes second test firing of upgraded nuclear cruise missile
France has completed a second evaluation firing of its upgraded ASMPA-R air-launched nuclear missile, advancing one of the…
Dassault Aviation ‘ready’ to supply Rafale fighter jets to Ukraine
Ukraine is now exploring the acquisition of Dassault Rafale fighter jets, adding France to its growing list of…
France’s DGA denies plan for 61 extra Rafale jets, confirms 225-aircraft target
France’s 2026 finance bill confirms that the operational target for its Rafale fighter fleet remains at 225 aircraft,…
Dassault Aviation completes 300th Rafale jet as backlog swells and output rises
Dassault Aviation has completed the 300th Rafale, marking a new milestone for France’s flagship multirole fighter at a…
Taiwan eyes Rafale as Mirage 2000 fleet nears retirement, says Dassault CEO
Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, has confirmed that Taiwan is showing clear interest in acquiring…
France puts airborne nuclear force to the test in ‘Operation Poker’ drill
France’s Air and Space Force (AAE) carried out its latest “Operation Poker” nuclear-deterrence exercise during the night of…
Dassault Aviation inaugurates new Rafale, Falcon production plant near Paris
Dassault Aviation has inaugurated a new production facility in Cergy, northwest of Paris, marking the first time since…
IAF seeks 114 Rafale jets in direct deal with France, bypassing MRFA tender
India is poised to move forward with a government-to-government (G2G) proposal for 114 additional Rafale fighter jets under…
Rafale under fire: China accused of smear campaign after India-Pakistan clash
Following a flare-up of hostilities between India and Pakistan in May 2025, a coordinated information campaign has targeted…
Safran unveils new high-thrust engine to power future Dassault Rafale upgrades
French aerospace and defense giant Safran has unveiled a new high-thrust engine that will power future Dassault Rafale…
Dassault Aviation and Tata to produce Rafale fighter fuselages in India
Dassault Aviation and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) have signed four Production Transfer Agreements for the manufacture of…