rafale News

Greece Prioritises F-35 and Camcopter S-100 UAV
Air Unmanned Systems

Greece Prioritises F-35 and Camcopter S-100 UAV

Greece has decided to focus its near-term defence plans on F-35 fighter jets and Camcopter S-100 rotary-wing UAVs for frigates.

France Forms New Rafale Squadron
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France Forms New Rafale Squadron

France will reactivate the 5th Fighter Wing Squadron with Dassault’s Rafale fighter jets on July 18th.

Peru Eyes New Fighter Jets
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Peru Eyes New Fighter Jets

Peru is evaluating various fighter jets to replace its ageing French Mirage 2000 and Russian MiG-29 fighter jets.

Malaysia Considers Acquiring Russian Su-57 Jets
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Malaysia Considers Acquiring Russian Su-57 Jets

The Royal Malaysian Air Force seeks new jets to enhance its defence capabilities. The local media favours the Russian Su-57 as the strongest candidate.

Greece Reportedly to Acquire Ten F4 Standard Rafale Fighters
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Greece Reportedly to Acquire Ten F4 Standard Rafale Fighters

Greece is reportedly planning to order ten F4 standard Rafale fighter jets. Greek authorities hold negotiations with the French manufacturer Dassault Aviation.

Boeing F-15EX, the third competitor in Saudi Arabia
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Boeing F-15EX, the third competitor in Saudi Arabia

Boeing offers F-15EX to Saudi Arabia, competing with Rafale from France and Typhoon from the Eurofighter consortium.

The First Batch of Croatian Rafales Enters the Service
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The First Batch of Croatian Rafales Enters the Service

Croatian Air Force receives the first six Rafales from France into service. Deliveries of all 12 aircraft will be complete by mid-2025.

The U.S. Sent an LOA for the F-35 Lightning II to Greece
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The U.S. Sent an LOA for the F-35 Lightning II to Greece

The U.S. sent the Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) regarding the F-35 Lightning II aircraft supply to Greece.

French DGA Tests a New Infrared Optic for the Rafale F4.2
Air Sensors

French DGA Tests a New Infrared Optic for the Rafale F4.2

French Defence Procurement Agency announced that it had just declared the qualification of the Rafale F4.1.

Boeing Markets F-15EX to Saudia Arabia
Air Expo and Air Show

Boeing Markets F-15EX to Saudia Arabia

Boeing markets F-15EX Eagle II aircraft to Saudia Arabia while the Kingdom tries to choose between Eurofighter and Rafale.

France Renews its Fleet with Rafale F4
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France Renews its Fleet with Rafale F4

The French Air and Space Force will receive 42 new Rafale F4s as it sells second-hand Rafale F3s to Greece and Croatia.

Indonesia Begins the Final Tranche of 42 Rafale Jets
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Indonesia Begins the Final Tranche of 42 Rafale Jets

Indonesia paid a deposit to Dassault Aviation to bring into force the third and final tranche of 18 aircraft out of a total contract of 42 Rafale aircraft.

Greece Starts R&D on Defence Industry
Defence Politics

Greece Starts R&D on Defence Industry

Greek Defence Ministry states that the Hellenic Centre for Defence Research and Innovation Development will be established.

Eurofighter / Rafale Dogfight Scenarios
Air Analysis

Eurofighter / Rafale Dogfight Scenarios

We separately analysed Eurofighter / Rafale dogfight scenarios. As both aircraft have Canard Delta wing configurations, we focused on details.