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…
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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 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…
Serbia’s President to discuss Rafale fighter order during visit to France
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vučić is set to visit France on April 8 and 9, 2024, to discuss, among…
French Rafale fighters deploy to Romania for joint training
Three Rafale fighter jets were deployed to Romania from Mont-de-Marsan Air Base 118 between March 4 and 9,…
First French Rafale F4.1 fighter reaches initial operational capability
The first Dassault Rafale fighter to be upgraded to the F4.1 standard for the French Air and Space…
French Air Force concludes high-intensity Saphir exercise with 21 Rafale fighters
The French Air and Space Force organized a high-intensity exercise involving a large deployment of Dassault Rafale fighters.The…
Dassault receives order for 42 Rafale F4 fighters from French Air Force
The French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) has placed an order for 42 Rafale F4 combat aircraft, to be destined…
Indonesia triggers final tranche of 18 Rafale fighters
The final tranche of 18 Rafale fighters for the Republic of Indonesia officially entered into force on January…
Uzbekistan reportedly eyes acquisition of 24 Rafale fighters from France
Uzbekistan expressed interest in acquiring 24 Dassault Rafale multirole fighters during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the…
Indian Navy enters final talks to acquire 26 Dassault Rafale M fighters
The Indian Navy entered final negotiations with the French Directorate General of Armaments for the acquisition of Dassault…
Saudi Arabia to order 54 Rafale fighters from Dassault Aviation: report
Saudi Arabia is reportedly considering the acquisition of 54 Rafale fighter jets, manufactured by Dassault Aviation. The information…