France submits proposal for India’s 114-Rafale fighter jets
France has formally submitted a technical and commercial proposal to India for the purchase of 114 Rafale multirole fighter jets.
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Indian Air Force’s Rafale makes historic debut at Exercise Pitch Black 26
The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Rafale fighter jet has made its debut appearance at Exercise Pitch Black 26,…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim7 Aug
French Air Force chief says it cannot wait until 2033 for more Rafale jets
The Chief of Staff of the French Air and Space Force told senators that his service needs additional…
AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau3 Aug
Dassault moves sensitive equipment as Gironde wildfire idles Rafale plant
Dassault Aviation has transferred sensitive equipment away from two of its facilities in the Gironde region as the…
AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau28 Jul
French ex-Rafale pilot investigated over alleged intelligence activity for China
A former French Navy Rafale pilot has been placed under formal investigation in Paris over alleged intelligence activity benefiting China. …
AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau28 Jul
France equip Rafale fighters for drone hunting
France has validated a C-UAS package for Rafale fighters, which fires 68mm rockets at Shahed-type attack drones in the air.
Ukraine to Receive 16 Rafales and License for SCALP and Aster-30 Production
Ukraine will procure 16 Rafales and receive the license to manufacture SCALP and Aster-30 missiles, whilst two SAMP/T batteries will be immediately delivered. Ukraine will receive four Rafale aircraft as soon as their pilots and mechanics finish training, which will begin this year, whilst two SAMP/T batteries will be immediately delivered to the nation. The […]
The Aviationist•James Gray15 Jul
France Clears Rafale to Use 68 mm Rockets Against Drones
France has cleared the Rafale for the use of 68 mm laser guided rockets in the Counter-UAS role, following trials launched in February 2026. France has approved the use of 68 mm laser-guided rockets and the TALIOS targeting pod on the Rafale against low-cost One-Way Attack (OWA) drones, following the conclusion of a lengthy testing […]
The Aviationist•Parth Satam14 Jul
Ukraine agrees on plan to acquire 16 Rafale jets, France’s Macron says
Ukraine has agreed on a plan to acquire 16 Rafale fighter jets from France together with the accompanying weapon systems, along with air-defense equipment.
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Ukraine Defenses Surges with French Missile Licenses and Rafale Fighter Order
Aviation News – France has officially authorized Ukraine to manufacture advanced French military technology domestically, marking the first time Paris has licensed weapons production directly...
After Gripen deal, Ukraine orders 16 Rafale fighters
French-built fighters are scheduled to enter service in 2028 and 2029
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier13 Jul
How a cockpit command canceled itself out before fatal Rafale collision
France’s State aviation safety investigation bureau (BEA-É) has traced the August 2024 mid-air collision that killed two Rafale pilots…
AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau25 Jun
MBDA, Fly-R launch UAE loitering munition tied to Rafale offsets
MBDA and French drone company Fly-R signed a co-development contract at Eurosatory 2026 on June 18 to develop and industrialize…
AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau22 Jun
France Begins Work on ASN4G Hypersonic Nuclear Missile
The new ASN4G hypersonic missile would replace the ASMPA-R currently carried by the Rafale, strengthening France’s nuclear deterrent. France has given the go-ahead to defense major MBDA to proceed with the development of the ASN4G (Air-Sol Nucléaire de 4ème Génération) nuclear strike cruise missile. Planned to be inducted by 2035, it would be carried by […]
The Aviationist•Parth Satam13 Jun
French Rafale fighter shoots down drone over Latvia in NATO mission
NATO Baltic Air Policing fighters shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace on June 8, 2026, after…
AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau8 Jun