With the Rafale F5, Dassault secures France’s future in aviation
The Rafale F5 will not be just another standard aircraft: it is set to become a network hub, pilot combat drones, and carry the ASN4G. […]
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The 2026 budget reignites the debate: does France want 286 Rafale aircraft?
The 2026 budget mentions 286 Rafale aircraft, compared to 225 today. Is this just a publicity stunt or a real turning point? Production rates, deadlines, […]
When France sells its used Rafale jets: a winning diplomatic gamble
Express sales, aircraft taken from stock, production under pressure: how Paris is turning used Rafale jets into an immediate diplomatic tool. In summary The sale […]
Rafale: how changing standards have shaped a benchmark fighter jet
From the F1 standard to the future F5, the Rafale has evolved through successive technological advances. Detailed analysis of its standards, capabilities, and innovations. Summary […]
France: Topaze emergency dispersal exercise for the Rafale
Surprise order, 20 Rafales dispersed in 8 hours: what the Topaze exercise says about base survival, logistics, and retaliatory strikes. Summary On January 27, 2026, […]
Chinese disinformation offensive against the French Rafale
Beijing has launched a disinformation campaign targeting the Rafale, taking advantage of Operation Sindoor to promote the J-10C and the PL-15 missile. An information offensive […]
The Rafale in Africa: Geopolitical Issues, Ethical Dilemmas, and Adoption Strategies in Modern Conflicts
Explore the role of the Rafale in Africa: geopolitics, pilot ethics, adoption by Egypt. Issues and tensions surrounding a key weapon. On January 11, 2013, […]
Buying the Rafale today: strategic choice or risky gamble?
Comprehensive analysis of the Rafale compared to the F-35, Typhoon, and Gripen: costs, range, strategy, maintenance, and buyer countries over 30 years. An aircraft at […]
Annual maintenance costs for a Rafale
Technical analysis of annual maintenance costs for a Rafale fighter, compared with the F-35 Lightning II. Figures and budget logic. The Dassault Rafale is a […]
Croatia Welcomes Its First Rafale Fighters
Croatia celebrates the arrival of its first six Rafale fighters, a major milestone for Croatian military aviation and national air security. April 25, 2024, marks […]