Dassault Rafale

Safran is pondering boosting missile motor production as demand grows for the missiles they power, such as Kongsberg's Naval Strike Missile.

The French Air and Space Force plans to receive upgraded MBDA Mica NG air-to-air missiles in two years, without the need to modify the Rafales that carry them.

Safran is teaming with India’s Bharat Electronics to produce Hammer modular air-to-surface bomb kits in India.

Fighter backlogs are soaring to heights not seen in decades as countries around the world restock and modernize.

France’s air chief is calling for more Rafales to form a dedicated nuclear squadron, which may ease training loads but create delivery schedule challenges.

Dassault’s Rafale has become the second combat aircraft selected to be the backbone of Ukraine’s future air force.

France has published images of its newly-upgraded ASMPA-R nuclear-tipped standoff missile for the first time, following a successful second firing.

Dassault Aviation has inaugurated its expanded Dassault Aircraft Services India–Engineering Center (DASI-EC) in Pune, Maharashtra, India.

The Gulf is no longer the hottest military market, but it is still a prized opportunity for defense companies.

Diversified supplier Hexcel sees growing demand for a wide variety of its defense products from customers in the U.S. and Europe.

Thales expects Denmark’s decision to buy the Eurosam SAMP/T NG ground-based air defense system as only the first of several deals.

France is budgeting €2.9 billion for the development and acquisition of a new generation maritime patrol aircraft, budget documents have revealed.

France’s Air and Space Force is studying how to separate the Dassault Rafale fighters and Airbus A330 multirole tanker transports it uses for nuclear deterrence from the rest of its fleets.

Dassault Aviation has delivered the 300th Rafale combat aircraft, a milestone in the French combat aircraft’s ongoing export resurgence.

India’s air force chief has expressed optimism that domestic industry will be able to deliver a new-generation indigenous combat aircraft in the 2030s.

Serbia has shown off newly acquired Israeli defense equipment during a parade in Belgrade.

Europe has momentum as an exporter to India, but the advancement of India’s own industry will be the ultimate determinant.

NATO will bolster the defense of Poland after violations of that country’s airspace by Russian uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) earlier this week.

The successor of the Charles-de-Gaulle aircraft carrier will embark radically different aircraft, including UAS, the naval chief of staff says.

India has chosen French engine manufacturer Safran to develop and build a new turbofan for the future Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft.

Pilot training for the Indonesian Air Force’s Dassault Rafale will enter its final, hands-on phase on Aug. 20.

When it comes to buying fighters, Jakarta is once again shuffling the deck.

The Austrian Air Force is looking to define the requirements for its Eurofighter Typhoon replacement effort this year.

After having demoed the ability to target high-altitude balloons using fighters, the French Air and Space Force will test the capacity at even higher altitudes.

With engine upgrades, stealth drone integration and enhanced weapons, France’s Dassault Rafale is evolving for the future—and eyeing new export wins.