Snecma Flies Enhanced Rafale Engine

LONDON — Flight trials are underway for an upgrade to the Rafale fighter’s turbojets aimed at curing reliability problems. The French military had long listed reliability as one of its main concerns about the Rafale since the fighter has entered service. The enhanced M88, designated the M88-4E, has...

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