Upgraded Rafales Achieve French Air Force IOC

LONDON—The French Air Force has declared an initial operational capability (IOC) with the F3-R upgrade for the Dassault Rafale combat aircraft. The upgrade is being steadily introduced across the air force and navy fleets. It will pave the way for the introduction of the MBDA Meteor ramjet-powered...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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