The Rafale Enters the Race to Replace Portugal’s F-16s
Dassault proposes the Rafale to replace Portugal’s F-16s and, alongside Thales and Safran, prepares industrial cooperation in Portugal. Summary Dassault Aviation has taken a new […]
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Rafale: Dassault Steps Up Production Amid Record Order Book
With 220 Rafale aircraft on its order book, Dassault is ramping up production. We break down exports, the F4.1 standard, and the impact on the […]
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. […]
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 […]