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UAE and France deepen defence ties with Rafale F5 fighter-jet deal: Energy, AI and advanced technology will also be focus areas for the two countries
thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/10/20/uae-and-france-deepen-defence-ties-with-rafale-f5-fighter-jet-deal/
France Looks Beyond FCAS With National Fighter Plans: France is pursuing a national successor to the Dassault Rafale after the FCAS collapse ...
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militarnyi.com Oct 14
France Launches Development of Its Own 6th-Generation Fighter and ‘Super Rafale’: After withdrawing from the joint Franco-German FCAS fighter program ...
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AeroTime Oct 15
France to receive just two Rafales in 2027 amid fleet strain: France's air chief warns that its fighter fleet is overstretched as just two new Rafales are ...
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AeroTime Oct 15
France tests Rafale operations from civilian airports: French Rafale jets and CN235 transport aircraft operated from civilian airports at Pau and Dinard as the ...
aerotime.aero/articles/french-rafale-jets-civilian-airports-dispersal-exercise
hindi.caravanmagazine.in Oct 08
Archives | The Pakistan prime minister claimed that the PAF had destroyed three Rafale jets during Operation Sindoor. Modi had touted the purchase of these ... Show more
hindi.caravanmagazine.in Oct 08
Archives | Through his tenure as the CJI, Gogoi heard several cases in which people were left wondering whether this was the same judge who had been part of ... Show more
France will begin training Ukrainian pilots to fly Rafale fighter jets in November, Le Monde reports.
The training is part of Kyiv’s plans to buy the ... Show more
US F-35 Flies Alongside Rafale, Su-30MKI, Tejas and Mirage 2000 In Tarang Shakti 2026
Greek City Times Oct 04
Turkey and France Sign Defence Roadmap as Greece Buys French Arms: Ankara and Paris signed a Defence Cooperation Roadmap to deepen military and industry ties ...
greekcitytimes.com/2026/10/04/turkey-france-defence-cooperation-roadmap-greece-rafale-fdi/
Rafale deal: Air Chief Marshal A P Singh stated India aims to sign the Rs 3.25 lakh crore fighter jet contract with France by fiscal end ... Show more
'114 Rafale jets may be signed this fiscal': IAF Chief A P Singh
'114 Rafale jets may be signed this fiscal': IAF Chief A P Singh
militarnyi.com Oct 01
France Has Begun Training Ukrainian Rafale Pilots: France has begun preparations to train Ukrainian pilots to fly Rafale fighter jets.
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UNITED24 Media Oct 02
France Opens Door to Rafale Fighter Jets as Ukrainian Pilot Training Begins: France has launched preparation programs for Ukrainian pilots to operate Rafale ...
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AeroTime Sep 30
France starts work on Ukrainian Rafale pilot training: France has launched work on training Ukrainian pilots for the Rafale as Kyiv prepares to receive the first ...
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AeroTime Sep 29
Air France A321 carries Pope Leo XIV under Rafale jet escort - AeroTime: Air France flew Pope Leo XIV across France in a specially liveried A321 ...
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India backs 114 more Rafale jets as Tejas delays strain IAF fighter strength: India is negotiating for 114 more Rafale fighters as Tejas Mk1A and Mk2 delays ...
wionews.com/india-news/india-114-more-rafale-jets-tejas-delays-iaf-fighter-squadrons-1790602907513
Four Moroccan F-16 fighter jets have joined French Rafale aircraft at Orange-Caritat Air Base 115 in France for the ORYX 2026 joint air exercise ... Show more
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has said the planned Rafale procurement will help India establish a second fighter aircraft production line while also ... Show more
TWZ Sep 11
France Accelerates Rafale F5 Upgrade After Collapse Of FCAS Next-Gen Fighter Project
twz.com/air/france-accelerates-rafale-f5-upgrade-after-collapse-of-fcas-next-gen-fighter-project
Rafale Enters Portuguese F-16 Replacement Race: Dassault Aviation has signed agreements with Portuguese industry as it joins its competitors in bidding to ...
aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/rafale-enters-portuguese-f-16-replacement-race
Yorkshire Live Sep 23
French Navy Rafale lands at Exeter Airport after bird strike: A French Rafale navy fighter jet suffered engine issues following a bird strike over the English ...
examinerlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/french-navy-rafale-lands-exeter-34662671
Dassault Aviation tests AI algorithms on Rafale fighter jet
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The Aviationist Sep 01
Chinese YY-20A Tanker Refuels Egyptian Rafale During Eagles of Civilization 2026 Air Exercises
theaviationist.com/2026/09/01/chinese-yy-20a-refuels-egyptian-rafale/
AeroTime Sep 15
France orders Rafale F5 radar, engine and EW development: France has ordered early development work on five Rafale F5 systems, including the RBE2-XG radar ...
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French Rafale jets take flight for 40,000-kilometre mission over three-continents
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Prothom Alo English Aug 25
Bangladesh moving to buy Chinese J-10CE fighter jets: Information Adviser: Speaking about the capabilities of the Chinese-made J-10CE, the adviser said ...
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A breathtaking aerial performance by the French Rafale fighter jet captivated thousands of aviation enthusiasts at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026 ... Show more
Bombay High Court refuses to quash defamation case against Rahul over PM jibe: Rahul Gandhi challenged a Mumbai magistrate’s order to initiate proceedings ...
indianexpress.com/article/legal-news/bombay-high-court-refuses-to-quash-defamation-case-against-rahul-gandhi-10868552/
defence-blog.com Aug 17
French Rafale intercepts Russian Tu-214 tied to FSB leadership: The French Air and Space Force released a summary of its four-month deployment to NATO's Baltic ...
defence-blog.com/french-rafale-intercepts-russian-tu-214-tied-to-fsb-leadership/
Export potential? Chinese YY-20 refuels Egyptian Rafale in cross-platform drill: PLA tanker aircraft shows versatility in Egypt exercise, highlighting ...
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China's J-16 faces off with Rafale in Egypt drills - AeroTime: Chinese J-16 fighter jets engaged French-made Rafale fighters for the first time ...
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Bangladesh confirms Chinese J-10CE jet deal, citing Rafale kill in India-Pakistan clash
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Row explained | Why Bangladesh is bullish on China's J-10 fighters, not Dassault Rafale
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Key FactsBangladesh weighs J-10CE purchase amid possible China dependence
Aug 31, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: asiatimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: asiatimes.com
- A draft was submitted to the Finance Ministry and Armed Forces Division for final approval; procurement could start this fiscal year if funded.
- The base price of $62.7 million per jet could rise to nearly $115 million including related expenses.
- Pakistan said J-10CEs helped shoot down Indian fighters, including Rafales, in May 2025; those claims remain disputed.
- Over the past 20 years, China accounted for 70% of Bangladesh’s arms purchases; support and supply chains could deepen dependence.
Bangladesh is moving forward with its intent to acquire Chinese J-10CE fighter jets given that the platform “performed very well in a combat situation” ... Show more
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Fighter jet duel in Egypt: This arms stock is behind China's J-16: China's J-16 is training in Egypt alongside French Rafale fighter jets ...
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AeroTime Aug 18
Rafale pilot spots fuel leak on Miami-bound Global 6000: A French Rafale pilot spotted fuel escaping from a Bombardier Global 6000 at 40,000 feet ...
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India-France defence ties beyond Rafale: Next-gen aerospace tech, Future Combat Air System and more
wionews.com/india-news/india-france-defence-ties-beyond-rafale-next-gen-aerospace-tech-future-combat-air-system-fcas-and-more-1786955675835
French Rafale shot down drone over Latvia in Baltic first: A French Rafale destroyed a drone over Latvia during an operational mission in what was the first use ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/french-rafale-shot-down-drone-over-latvia-in-baltic-first/
“Minority students can dismantle and reassemble Rafale aircraft, but cannot remember lessons from a book.” Telangana CM Revanth Reddy’s remarks at a Minorities ... Show more
France offers deal for 114 Rafale fighter jets, with 94 to be made in India: If approved, the deal is likely to generate business opportunities worth around Rs 1 ...
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AeroTime Aug 11
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The numbers behind them: four counts against a former French Rafale pilot in Paris, and no conviction at this stage ... Show more
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defence-blog.com Jul 14
France to arm Ukraine with 16 Rafale jets and missile licenses: France will let Ukraine build its own French-designed cruise missiles, guided bombs ...
defence-blog.com/france-to-arm-ukraine-with-16-rafale-jets-and-missile-licenses/
AeroTime Aug 07
Indian Air Force's Rafale debuts at Exercise Pitch Black - AeroTime: The Indian Air Force's (IAF) Rafale fighter jet has made its debut appearance at ...
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The Aviationist Jul 15
France Clears Rafale to Use 68 mm Rockets Against Drones: France has cleared the Rafale for the use of 68 mm laser guided rockets in the Counter-UAS role ...
theaviationist.com/2026/07/14/france-clears-rafale-to-use-68-mm-rockets-against-drones/
AeroTime Aug 03
French Air Force chief cannot wait until 2033 for new Rafale: France’s Air Force chief says Rafale fighters are being overused and wants more F4 fighters quickly ...
aerotime.aero/articles/french-air-force-rafale-f5-2033-senate-hearing
defence-blog.com Jul 18
France’s newest global air mission covers three continents: France's Air and Space Force announced that its sixth major long-range air power deployment ...
defence-blog.com/frances-newest-global-air-mission-covers-three-continents/
Months after claiming the IAF lost Rafale jets to Chinese-made fighters during Operation Sindoor, former French Navy pilot Pierre-Henri Chuet is now under ... Show more
AeroTime Jul 28
French ex-Rafale pilot investigated over alleged China ties: Former French Navy Rafale pilot Pierre-Henri Chuet is under formal investigation over alleged ...
aerotime.aero/articles/french-rafale-pilot-china-intelligence-investigation
Greek City Times Jul 14
🇫🇷 Bonne fête nationale à la France!
Greece proudly took part in France's Bastille Day military parade, with a 21-member Hellenic Armed Forces ceremonial ... Show more
TWZ Jul 13
Rafale Fighter Adds Cheap Drone Killing Rocket To Its Armory: France has integrated laser-guided 68mm rockets onto its fighter, giving it a far cheaper option ...
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IAF Rafale: Indian Air Force Rafale fighter jets have arrived in Australia for Exercise Pitch Black 2026, joining air forces from 19 nations to boost ... Show more
IAF's Rafale to be part of ‘Pitch Black’ exercise in Australia
IAF's Rafale to be part of ‘Pitch Black’ exercise in Australia
Rafale expansion to reboot defence manufacturing — How India’s 114-jet acquisition may unlock a Rs 11.9 trillion capex super-cycle
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French Rafales Mark Ukraine's Shift Away From Soviet Fighter Jets, Analysts Say: The announcement on July 14 that French Rafale fighter jets will soon be ...
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France’s Ambitious Arms Package for Ukraine – What’s Known So Far: France’s objective is not just to help Ukraine fight Russia now, but to develop future ...
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France will provide Ukraine with two SAMP/T air defense systems this year and accelerate Aster 30 missile deliveries by October, Zelensky said ... Show more
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ledauphine.com Jul 13
Guerre en Ukraine. Kiev compte acquérir 16 avions Rafale et des batteries antiaériennes, annonce ...
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Archives | India’s defence minister Rajnath Singh sits in the first IAF Rafale fighter jet on the tarmac in Merignac near Bordeaux, France, in October 2019 ... Show more
Morocco Reportedly in Talks With France Over 12 to 18 Rafale Fighter Jets: Morocco is reportedly negotiating a potential deal with France for the purchase of 12 ...
moroccoworldnews.com/2026/07/328555/morocco-reportedly-in-talks-with-france-over-12-to-18-rafale-fighter-jets/
Pakistan’s persistent disinformation and lies while claiming that it had shot down India’s multiple Rafale fighter jets during Operation Sindoor have once ... Show more
Pakistan’s Op Sindoor lies busted, IAF document proves India’s Rafale fleet fully intact
Pakistan’s Op Sindoor lies busted, IAF document proves India’s Rafale fleet fully intact
Air Force Document Punctures Pakistan's Claim Of Downing Rafales: The document shows planning is underway for the maintenance and support of all 36 Rafale ...
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The Aviationist Jun 08
French Rafale Shoots Down Unknown Drone Over Latvia: A France Rafale of the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission shot down an unknown drone which entered Latvian ...
theaviationist.com/2026/06/08/french-rafale-shoots-unknown-drone-over-latvia/
Key FactsNATO Downs Drone Over Latvian Airspace First Time
Jun 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- NATO fighter jets intercepted and destroyed a drone that entered Latvia's airspace near Berzgale.
- Latvian forces believe the drone was diverted by Russian electronic warfare tactics.
- The operation involved two French Rafale jets, with no reported injuries or damage.
- Since 2004, NATO has defended Baltic airspace as these countries lack their own fighter aircraft.
Thanks to 'swift decisions and professional handling,' a drone that had flown into Latvia could be shot down successfully for the first time.— Andris Kulbergs, Latvia's prime minister; wrote on X regarding the drone incident.
Nuclear shield only in exchange for Rafale purchase: Jordan Bardella's new condition for Europe
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defence-blog.com Jun 05
French Rafale intercepts Russia’s most capable fighter over the Baltic: France's Joint Staff published video showing a Rafale from the Baltic Air Policing ...
defence-blog.com/french-rafale-intercepts-russias-most-capable-fighter-over-the-baltic/
TWZ Jun 08
Video Captures Rafale Fighter’s Drone Kill Over Baltic: What appears to be the first footage of an engagement of this kind in Europe underscores the growing ...
twz.com/air/video-captures-rafale-fighters-drone-kill-over-baltic
AeroTime Jun 25
How dual cockpit input led to fatal Rafale collision: French investigators have found that opposite cockpit inputs canceled an emergency roll command before a ...
aerotime.aero/articles/rafale-collision-dual-input-report
defence-blog.com Jun 05
France fires next-gen air missile from Rafale: France has fired its next-generation air-to-air missile from a Rafale at supersonic speed for the first time ...
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defence-blog.com Jun 08
French Rafale shoots down drone over Latvia: A French Air and Space Force fighter jet intercepted and destroyed an unidentified drone that entered Latvian ...
defence-blog.com/french-rafale-shoots-down-drone-over-latvia/
AeroTime Jun 22
MBDA and Fly-R launch UAE drone program tied to Rafale deal: MBDA and Fly-R will develop and industrialize the R2-120 Raijin in the UAE, in a project linked to ...
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France's fighter jet monopolist: Merz isn't the only one struggling against Dassault
n-tv.de/wirtschaft/An-Dassault-beisst-sich-nicht-nur-Merz-die-Zaehne-aus-id30947455.html
China’s PL-15 missile has downed Rafale jets. Is the PL-16 even more powerful?: An unverified briefing slide has emerged with details of the new weapon ...
scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3355821/chinas-pl-15-missile-has-downed-rafale-jets-pl-16-even-more-powerful
Paid articlePaywallRafale Returns? A Decade Later, India is Back to the Same Fighter Deal at Four Times the Price - The Wire
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India moves to buy 114 Rafale fighter jets in ₹3.25 lakh crore mega defence deal with France
wionews.com/india-news/india-114-rafale-fighter-jets-france-deal-1780407740438
French fighter jets intercepted 11 Russian aircraft over the past week as part of a NATO Air Policing mission along the alliance’s eastern flank ... Show more
Chief of Air Staff Marshal AP Singh wraps up his three-day France visit amid India’s Rafale expansion push #APSingh #IndianAirForce #FranceVisit #RafaleJets #DefenceNews #IndiaFranceRelations #IAF #MilitaryDiplomacy ... Show more
AeroTime Jun 03
Taiwan signs Dassault Mirage 2000-5 support deal: Taiwan signs a new five-year Dassault support contract to keep its Mirage 2000-5 fleet available and ...
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