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.
rafale News
Air
Air
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.
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.
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.
Air
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.
Air
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.
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.
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.
Analysis
Air
Regional / Strategy
Eurofighter: A Strategic Shift in Turkiye's Defence Plans
This article discusses the road to Eurofighter acquisition and its consequences for Turkiye, Greece, Israel, Russia and NATO.
Air
Defence Politics
Bilateral Relations
The Times: Germany May Leave the FCAS for the Tempest
Germany is reportedly considering leaving the FCAS project with France for the British GCAP/Tempest, upsetting the European strategic balance.
Air
Saudi Arabia to Order 54 Rafale from Dassault Aviation
The Saudi Arabian kingdom is considering the acquisition of 54 Rafale. Dassault Aviation must send a proposal before November 10.
Air
Investment
Unmanned Systems
France Invests $ 13.3 Billion on FCAS and Rafale Until 2035
According to La Tribune, France is investing a total of € 13.3 billion in the development of the Future Air Combat System (FCAS) and Rafale until 2035.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Bilateral Relations
Goldsack Focuses on Opportunities in UK-Turkish Relations
Mark Goldsack “UK-Türkiye defence industrial relationship is strong and growing…with many opportunities going forward.”
Air
Indonesia Secures Boeing’s F-15 IDN Fighter Jets
Indonesia agreed to purchase 24 F-15 IDN fighter jets from Boeing. The deal follows Rafale’s commitments by 18 examples to 24 aircraft.
