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…
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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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…