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.
Record-breaking exports of French defence industry
In 2022, France achieved a record value of arms export orders, reaching EUR 26.97 billion.
France proves force projection capabilities with fighter deployment to Indo-Pacific region
More than a month into an air force deployment to the Indo-Pacific region, the French Air Force has demonstrated a sustained force projection capability and built relationships with French and Allied forces in the region.
Nexter, a company of KNDS, produces the 300th Rafale gun
This year, Nexter, a company of KNDS, will deliver the 300th gun for the Rafale fighter jet.
Paris Air Show 2023: alternating Rafale/Falcon 6X demo
Dassault Aviation presents its dual civil/military know-how to professionals and the general public at the Paris Air Show 2023.
France: DGA receives second Rafale B360 aircraft for French Air and Space Force
The Directorate General of Armament (DGA) has taken delivery of the second Rafale B360 twin-seater aircraft at Dassault Aviation's facility in Mérignac, destined for the French Air and Space Force.
First Rafale export user to reach 10,000 flight hours
Rafale has reached a new milestone thanks to the Egyptian Air Force: the first 10,000 flight hours operated by a user other than the French air forces.
French Rafales are covering Baltic Air Space and seizing training opportunities
Since December 2022, French Rafales deployed to Lithuania have been performing their enhanced Air Policing mission and have trained with Sweden.
Dassault presents aircaft portfolio at Aero India
The Dassault Aviation presents its dual military and civil know-how at the Aero India Show in Bangalore (India).
France: AASM 1000 guided bomb qualified for use on Rafale F4 aircarft
France has qualified Safran’s AASM 1000 smart munition for use on the Rafale F4 standard fighter. It will be used by the French Air Force and Navy.
French Rafale joins German Eurofighters for short-term deployment
The French Air and Space force conducted a temporary deployment of one Rafale fighter aircraft from Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, to join the German fighter detachment at Ämari Air Base, Estonia.