rafale News

Defence Politics

Greece Starts R&D on Defence Industry

01 Jan, 19:48
2 min read

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

Air Analysis

Eurofighter / Rafale Dogfight Scenarios

25 Dec, 16:14
7 min read

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

25 Dec, 14:54
9 min read

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

06 Nov, 06:09
2 min read

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

22 Oct, 16:30
1 min read

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

17 Oct, 13:24
2 min read

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

11 Sep, 16:32
7 min read

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

22 Aug, 14:45
1 min read

Indonesia agreed to purchase 24 F-15 IDN fighter jets from Boeing. The deal follows Rafale’s commitments by 18 examples to 24 aircraft.

Air

Dassault Confirmed Indonesia’s Second Order for 18 Rafales

14 Aug, 10:05
1 min read

Dassault announced that the second phase order for Indonesia’s 18 Rafales became effective as part of the contract signed in 2022 to acquire 42 Rafale jets.

Air Interview / Exclusive File

RAF Aviator: Typhoon Beats Rafale at Dogfight

16 Jul, 13:27
6 min read

Turkiye wants to modernise its F-16 fleet and add twin-engine aircraft to its inventory. We asked about the advantages of Typhoon to a British aviator.

Bilateral Relations Air

Prabowo Confirms Rafale, Mirage 2000 and F-15EX Acquisition

04 May, 23:13
2 min read

Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto confirmed that Indonesia is determined to buy Rafale, Mirage 2000 and F-15EX fighter jets.

Air

Indonesia Pays an Advance for an Additional 18 Rafales

10 Mar, 14:26
1 min read

Indonesia has made a down payment to acquire 18 Dassault Rafale jets, a contract for which was signed in April 2022.

Air

French Air Force Receives its First Upgraded Rafale F4

09 Mar, 13:14
2 min read

The French Defence Ministry announced that the first Rafale F4 fighter bomber was delivered to the French Air and Space Force (Armée de l’Air et de l’Espace).