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…
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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.
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,…
First image: Rafale carries laser-guided rockets to hunt Shahed drones
A French Rafale fighter has been photographed at Istres carrying a Thales-supplied laser-guided rocket pod, according to images circulating on…
French Rafale jets conduct first interception since taking over Baltic Air Policing
Two French Air and Space Force Rafale B fighters scrambled from Šiauliai Air Base in Lithuania on April…
France to finance Rafale F5 alone after UAE co-funding talks collapsed
France will shoulder the full development cost of the Rafale F5 after a co-financing partnership with the United…
French Rafale fighters down around 60 Iranian drones over UAE: report
French Rafale fighter jets are said to have shot down around 60 Iranian drones over the United Arab Emirates. France…
Macron offers nuclear forward deterrence. Can France’s Rafale fleet deliver it?
French President Emmanuel Macron introduced “forward deterrence” in his speech at Île Longue on March 2, 2026, signaling…
Ukraine preparing prepayments for Gripen, Rafale jets: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian media has reported that the country is preparing advance payments for future Saab Gripen and Dassault Rafale fighter jets, as stated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on March…
Dassault 2025 results: deliveries rise, backlog tops €46.6B on Rafale demand
Dassault Aviation’s 2025 results were lifted by higher Rafale and Falcon deliveries and a defense backlog that continues…
India reportedly seeks 31 more Rafale Marine fighters as 114-jet deal advances
India has reportedly asked France to provide 31 additional carrier-capable Dassault Rafale Marine jets for the Indian Navy. This comes alongside New Delhi’s parallel effort to procure 114 Rafale fighters for…