Dassault Rafale

By Chen Chuanren
KHI began research and development of its high energy laser in 2018 at the request of the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Chen Chuanren
Rafael said it is in discussions with Japan to supply Stunner interceptor missiles for the country’s Patriot air defense batteries.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
The CEO of European missile manufacturer MBDA says the company’s ramp-up in production of weapons has been hindered by supply chain issues.
Supply Chain

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Dassault's focus is squarely on resolving its supply chain issues with CEO Eric Trappier describing it as a "daily concern."
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Steve Trimble
A U.S./Israel team plans to propose the Skyceptor air defense system for Australia’s medium-range surface-to-air missile program.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Maxim Pyadushkin
Serbia is continuing negotiations with France’s Dassault Aviation about the purchase of Rafale fighters.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
Among the lessons the French Air and Space Force has learned from the war in Ukraine is the importance of suppressing enemy air defenses.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Jen DiMascio
Boeing is forging ahead with the company’s long-standing bid to sell Block III Super Hornet fighters to the Indian Navy.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Tests were carried out by the naval version of the indigenous HAL Light Combat Aircraft Tejas (N-LCA) and a Mikoyan MiG-29K.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
France’s defense materiel agency has cleared a new 1,000-kg (2,204-lb.) version of the Safran AASM munition for use on Dassault Rafale fighters.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren, Thierry Dubois
The recent Exercise Varuna with India addresses French security concerns and showcases Rafale fighters to the Indian Navy.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne, Thierry Dubois
France plans to spend more than €400 billion on defense in 2024-30, President Emmanuel Macron has declared.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
Europe’s industry is exploring the role of cybertechniques as a means to defeat increasingly advanced air defenses.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Three Rafales flew 4,000 km (2,159 nm) from the French Navy carrier Charles de Gaulle operating in the Indian Ocean to Singapore.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
The European Defense Agency (EDA) has funded Airbus, Spanish company GMV, the German aerospace center DLR and German firm AES Technology.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Dassault Aviation has resumed deliveries of Rafale combat aircraft to France after a four-year hiatus.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
Last year, 32 Falcons were handed over to their customers, a smaller number than planned.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Serbia has confirmed it is in negotiations with both France and the UK for new combat aircraft.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Thierry Dubois
The contract is significant for both countries and is France’s largest-ever arms export deal.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Finland’s HX fighter contest is on track for a selection before the year-end, the program director for the procurement has said.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Greece's defense minister traveled to France to accept his country's first Rafale from Dassault.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Egypt is planning to more than double the size of its Dassault Rafale fleet after inking agreements with France for 30 more aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The French Air Force has declared the MBDA Meteor beyond-visual range air-to-air missile operational on the Dassault Rafale.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The Greek Parliament has approved the country’s purchase of Dassault Rafale fighter jets, but the buy only fulfils part of Athens’ desire to field 40 new-generation combat aircraft by 2025.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The French Air Force has declared the new Talios targeting pod operational on its Dassault Rafales equipped with the F3R upgrade.
Missile Defense & Weapons