French Air Force launches local “Top Gun” school for Rafale pilots
The French Air and Space Force has launched a Qualified Weapons Instructor (QWI) course for Rafale fighter pilots…
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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.
Two Rafale fighters collide mid-air during air show in France
Two Rafale fighters collided mid-air during an air display at the Cognac air show in the southwest of…
Serbian president confirms intention to acquire 12 Rafale fighters
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić confirmed his administration’s intention to acquire 12 Dassault Rafale fighter jets to modernize the Serbian Air…
Rafales intercept Russian bomber shadowing French carrier
French Chief of the Defense Staff announced the interception of several Russian aircraft that were shadowing aircraft carrier…
Iraq reportedly plans order of 14 Dassault Rafale fighters
The Iraqi Defense Ministry is considering the acquisition of several French weapon platforms including up to 14 Dassault…
Another success for Dassault: Indonesia orders 42 Rafale jets
Indonesia will purchase 42 Dassault Rafale fighter jets, significantly upgrading its air force. The Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto…
French Navy Rafale fighter forced to land in Malta after refueling mishap
A Dassault Rafale Marine fighter of the French Navy was forced to land at Malta International Airport (MLA)…
First six Hellenic Air Force Rafale fighters arrive in Greece
The first six Rafale fighters of the Hellenic Air Force were ferried to their new home base in Tanagra, near…
Greece to begin flying Rafale fighters, one year after order
The Hellenic Air Force will receive the first six Dassault Rafales it ordered in January 2021, part of…
India to begin evaluating the Rafale M fighter for Vikrant aircraft carrier
From January 6, 2022, the Indian Navy will test the naval version of the Dassault Rafale fighter jet,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…