French Air Force Plans Dedicated Nuclear Deterrence Rafale Squadron
The French Air and Space Force’s plan for a dedicated nuclear deterrence squadron calls for 45 additional Rafales.
Credit: G. Martel/French Air and Space Force
French President Emmanuel Macron promised additional Dassault Rafale fighter orders for the Air and Space Force during a visit to the eastern Luxeuil air base in March. Service officials issued a clear request in October: Increase the planned Rafale fleet to 230 aircraft from the current 185 target...
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