Dassault Rafale

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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.

China

Pakistan buys Chinese J-10 fighter jets to counter India’s Rafale order

Pakistan has officially confirmed the purchase of at least two squadrons of Chinese Chengdu J-10 single-engine fighter jets. The order was announced by Pakistan’s Interior…

ByValius Venckunas

December 30, 2021

F-15EX

Indonesia drops Su-35 from fighter jet tender, Rafale and F-15 remain

The Indonesian government announced that it has removed the Sukhoi Su-35 from the competition to secure the country’s new heavy or medium…

ByValius Venckunas

December 23, 2021

India

India fines missile manufacturer for breach of Rafale contract

India’s defense ministry imposed a fine on European missile manufacturer MBDA for failing to meet contractual obligations. The fine of “less than €1 million” was issued after MBDA…

ByValius Venckunas

December 22, 2021

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France

Russian Su-27s intercept French fighters over the Black Sea

The Russian Air Force intercepted a flight group of three military aircraft from the French Air Force over…

ByClement Charpentreau

December 11, 2021

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Mirage 2000D

Second Russian interception of French warplanes in two days

For the second day in a row, fighters of the Russian air defense forces intercepted a flight group…

ByClement Charpentreau

December 11, 2021

Dassault Aviation

Dassault workers on strike a week after ‘historic’ Rafale order

Workers at Dassault Aviation blocked seven of the nine factories the manufacturer operates in France on December 9,…

ByClement Charpentreau

December 10, 2021

fighter jet

Rafale’s biggest order: UAE buys 80 French fighter jets

United Arab Emirates (UAE) has signed a deal for 80 French Dassault Rafale fighter jets, as well as 12 Caracal transport helicopters. “This…

ByValius Venckunas

December 3, 2021

Arianespace

France deploys Rafale fighters to secure Vega 20 rocket launch

The French Air and Space Force deployed Rafale fighters to secure the launch of three military satellites from…

ByClement Charpentreau

November 22, 2021

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Croatia

Rafales deducted from the French Air Force for export will not be replaced

Despite the initial announcement, the 24 used Dassault Rafale fighter jets deducted from the French Air Force fleet…

ByClement Charpentreau

November 11, 2021

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Dassault Aviation

‌Rafale M fighter jet to attempt ski-jump takeoff from India’s carrier ramp

The naval version of the Dassault Rafale fighter jet, the Rafale M, will soon be put to the…

ByClement Charpentreau

October 20, 2021

French Air Force

India purchases phased out Mirage 2000s from France

The Indian Air Force (IAF) inked a deal to purchase 24 phased-out Mirage 2000 aircraft from the French…

ByParam Agarwal

September 20, 2021

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Dassault Aviation

Greece orders six additional Rafale fighter jets

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis confirmed that the government would be ordering six more Dassault Rafale fighter jets.…

ByClement Charpentreau

September 13, 2021

DGA

Rafale F4 fighter jet pilots to wear augmented reality helmets

Thales received an order from the Directorate General for Armaments (DGA), the French defense procurement agency, for 350…

ByClement Charpentreau

July 23, 2021

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Dassault Aviation

Greece receives its first Dassault Rafale fighter jet

Dassault Aviation delivered the first Rafale fighter jet to Greece during a ceremony at the Dassault Aviation Flight…

ByClement Charpentreau

July 21, 2021

Dassault

How much do you know about the Rafale? | Quiz

Gaining a sizable order momentum in the past months, the Dassault Rafale fighter jet has hit the news…

ByAeroTime Editorial

June 19, 2021

Dassault Aviation

Dassault Rafale in good position to win Switzerland tender?

As the decision on the next fighter jet to fly with the colors of the Swiss Air Force…

ByClement Charpentreau

June 9, 2021

Croatia

Croatia picks Rafale F3R fighter jet to modernize air force

It’s official: the Prime Minister of Croatia Andrej Plenković announced that the government decided to buy 12 used…

ByClement Charpentreau

June 8, 2021

Croatia

Croatia reportedly selects Dassault Rafale F3R fighter jet

While Croatia is still officially deciding which one of two contendents will replace its aging fighter fleet, local…

ByClement Charpentreau

May 28, 2021