France: ASMPA-R missile successfully fired from Rafale B fighter
The French Ministry of Armed Forces announced the successful evaluation of the upgraded ASMPA-R air-to-surface medium-range missile.
Historic day for Croatia as the country receives first six Rafale fighters
The Rafale is capable of performing all the missions assigned to a fighter aircraft: nuclear deterrence, all-weather ground penetration and attack, sea strike, air defence, and air superiority.
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Croatian Air Force receives first six Rafale fighters from France [VIDEO]
France has delivered the first six Rafale jets to Croatia. The new fighters arrived at the Croatian Air Force base in Zagreb, French aerospace company Dassault Aviation announced on April 25.
Serbia explores purchase of 12 Dassault Rafale fighter jets
Serbia is in discussions with French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation for the acquisition of 12 Rafale multipurpose fighter jets.
Dassault Aviation accelerates Rafale fighter jet production
French aviation giant Dassault Aviation has announced an increase in the production rate of its Rafale fighter jets.
Safran Aircraft Engines and Qatar Armed Forces sign support agreement for M88 engines
Safran Aircraft Engines and the Qatar Armed Forces signed a Services Agreement to support M88 engines powering Qatar’s current fleet of 36 Rafale fighter aircraft.
France: first operational deployment of the Rafale F4.1 fighter
On February 16, 2024, Rafale 4.1 fighter jet undertook its first operational mission from Mont-de-Marsan Air Base.
Dassault Aviation receives an order for 42 Rafales for the French Air and Space Force
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) awarded Dassault Aviation an order for 42 Rafale combat aircraft, known as “tranche 5”, for the French Air Force (AAE).
Indonesia signs deal for third batch of Rafale fighter jets
Dassault Aviation announced on January 8 that it has signed an agreement with the Indonesian Ministry of Defence for the third batch of Rafale multi-role combat aircraft.
French fighter jets conduct deployment to Romania supporting NATO Air Shielding
Three French Rafale fighter jets have arrived in Romania for an Agile Combat Employment supporting NATO Air Shielding activities.
Saudi Arabia’s fighter jet choice raises questions amid shifting alliances
A proposed purchase of up to 200 French-made Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft by Saudi Arabia brings the tension between Riyadh and Washington to a new peak.
Dassault Aviation: second tranche of Rafale for Indonesia enters into the order backlog
As part of the contract signed by Indonesia on February 2022 for the acquisition of 42 Rafale, the second tranche of 18 Rafale came into force.