France to boost Rafale orders and reactivate historical nuclear deterrence base
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to increase and accelerate orders for Dassault Rafale fighter jets and…
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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.
Top 10 most expensive fighter jets in 2025
One of the biggest investments any defense department can make is in improving its air capabilities. The F-35…
Croatia stands down MiG-21 jets, closing chapter on Europe’s last active fleet
The Croatian Air Force has retired its MiG-21 fighter jets from air policing duties, marking the end of…
Indian Navy to sign order for 26 Rafale Marine fighters by early 2025
The Indian Navy is close to finalizing a landmark deal for 26 Rafale M naval fighter jets, with…
Thales enhances Rafale reconnaissance with AI-driven Talios pod upgrade
Thales has announced a new upgrade to its Talios laser designation pod, specifically designed for Dassault Aviation’s Rafale…
French Navy Rafale fighter refuels A400M airlifter mid-flight for the first time
A French Navy Rafale M fighter jet recently refueled an A400M transport aircraft to test the capabilities of…
French Air Force tests resilience with Rafale deployments in NATO ACE exercise
In early November 2024, the French Air and Space Force carried out a series of deployments to support…
F1 driver Charles Leclerc trades Ferrari car for Rafale jet with French Air Force
Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc swapped his Ferrari for a Rafale fighter jet during a special two-day training…
French Rafale jets fly over US to honor Lafayette bicentennial
Between October 17 and 21, two Dassault Rafale jets and an Airbus A330 MRTT Phénix tanker from the…
French defense minister opposed transfer of second-hand Rafale jets to Ukraine
French Minister of Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu opposed the transfer of second-hand Rafale fighter jets to Ukraine. According…
France announces stealth combat drone to support Rafale F5 by 2033
Sébastien Lecornu, French Minister of the Armed Forces, has confirmed the development of a new combat drone to…
India nears deal for 26 Rafale Marine jets for INS Vikrant aircraft carrier
India is moving closer to acquiring 26 Rafale Marine F4 fighter jets to equip its newly commissioned aircraft…
Serbia signs order for 12 Rafale jets from Dassault Aviation during Macron visit
The Serbian Armed Forces have signed a contract to acquire 12 Dassault Rafale fighter jets, marking Serbia’s first…
Two pilots killed after French Rafale jets collide mid-air
Two French Air Force Rafale fighter jets crashed on the border between the Vosges and Meurthe-et-Moselle regions in…
French Strategic Air Forces launch first upgraded nuclear cruise missile
The French General Directorate of Armaments (DGA) conducted a successful test firing of the enhanced medium-range air-to-surface strategic…
Greece reportedly in talks to acquire up to 10 new Rafale fighters
Greece is reportedly moving forward with the order of another batch of new Rafale fighter jets. As first…
Bienvenue! Croatia welcomes first batch of Dassault Rafale fighter jets
The Croatian Air Force has achieved a significant milestone by receiving the first batch of six Rafale fighter…
French Rafale fighters scramble to neutralize Iranian drones over Jordan
French Rafale fighters scrambled to neutralize Iranian drones flying over Jordan towards Israel. On the night of April…