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…
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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.
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…
India approves $39 billion purchase of 114 Rafale jets ahead of Macron visit
India has approved the $39 billion purchase of 114 Dassault Rafale fighter jets, in an effort to bolster…
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…
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…