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Rafale fighter jet

Latest news updates regarding the Rafale fighter jet.

Thực hư thông tin UAV Akinci bắn hạ tiêm kích Rafale tại Sudan

Is the information true that the Akinci UAV shot down a Rafale fighter jet in Sudan?

A video from combat in Sudan shows an Akinci UAV destroying a flying target with an Eren missile. Technical analysis suggests this may have been another Akinci instead of a Rafale fighter jet.

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Indonesia officially commissions Rafale fighter jets and implements its air force modernization strategy.

The Indonesian Air Force has just put its first Rafale fighter jets into service as part of an effort to modernize its force and replace older aircraft such as the F-5 and F-16.
The UAE is abandoning the French Rafale fighter jet in favor of the Russian Su-57 and Su-35.

Abu Dhabi decided to withdraw from the Rafale F5 project because France refused to share the source code of the technology, and is seeking a new agreement with Moscow to ensure its military autonomy.

China confirms providing technical assistance to help Pakistan shoot down a Rafale fighter jet.

Chinese aerospace engineers revealed they directly assisted in the operation of J-10CE fighter jets and PL-15 missiles for the Pakistani Air Force during the conflict in May 2025.
The UAE has postponed the delivery of Mirage 2000-9 fighter jets to Morocco due to concerns about tensions with Iran.

The United Arab Emirates decided to retain its fleet of Mirage 2000-9 aircraft for national security purposes instead of transferring them to a partner as originally planned.
France is developing the Stratus RS hypersonic missile for the Rafale F5 fighter jet.

The Stratus RS missile, reaching speeds of Mach 3.5 and possessing high maneuverability, is expected to be integrated into the Rafale F5 to penetrate modern air defense systems from 2030 onwards.
The challenge posed by France's technological sovereignty strategy regarding the Rafale fighter jet.

Paris's refusal to share sensitive source code and technology is causing major partners like the UAE and India to worry about their autonomy, threatening multi-billion dollar defense contracts.

India prioritizes the Rafale fighter jet and its domestic project over Russia's Su-57.
April 3, 2026 20:30

New Delhi is focusing its budget on the Rafale squadron and the domestically produced AMCA fifth-generation fighter project, leaving open the possibility of deploying the Su-57E despite attractive offers from Moscow.
India is considering the Su-57 as the deal for 114 Rafale fighters faces technological obstacles.
February 25, 2026 20:31

France's refusal to hand over the source code for the Rafale's electronic systems threatens India's progress in purchasing 114 aircraft, opening up a significant opportunity for Russia's Su-57 fighter jet.
Indonesia receives its first batch of Rafale fighter jets from France.
January 26, 2026 17:55

On January 26, Indonesian Defense Ministry spokesman Rico Ricardo Sirait confirmed to Reuters that the country had officially received its first three Rafale fighter jets...
India is negotiating to buy 114 Rafale fighter jets: A $24 billion deal and technology transfer.
January 14, 2026 21:44

New Delhi is finalizing negotiations with Paris for a contract to supply 114 Rafale F4 and F5 aircraft, the majority of which will be manufactured domestically in India.
Ukraine finalizes historic deal with France, soon to receive Rafale fighter jets and advanced air defense systems.
November 17, 2025 16:42

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to finalize "historic" military agreements with France today (November 17), aimed at significantly strengthening Ukraine's air defense and missile capabilities, and especially...

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