Rafale

France Gives Rafale a Cheaper Way to Take Down Shahed Drones

France has found a cheaper way for its Rafale fighters to take on drones, pairing the aircraft with laser-guided rockets instead of relying solely on costly interceptor missiles.

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Rafale F4 Gets a New Radar-Hunting Wingman

The Rafale F4 fighter jet has gained a smarter way to hunt enemy air defense radars after French firms Dassault Aviation and Harmattan AI completed a successful flight test of a drone-mounted electronic warfare system.

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Rafale Jet Conducts First Supersonic Flight Launch of MICA NG Missile

A Rafale fighter jet has successfully fired the MBDA-made MICA NG missile during its second development firing test, marking the first launch conducted in a supersonic flight configuration.

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Future Combat Air System (FCAS): Europe’s Next-Generation Airpower

Europe's Future Combat Air System represents a shift toward networked warfare. This guide looks at how it integrates platforms, sensors, and data into coordinated operations.

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Indonesia to Build Up Defense Capabilities With New Aircraft

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said Monday that the Southeast Asian country will continue to build up its defense capabilities as the government handed over equipment, including six French-made Rafale jets to the military.

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France Steps Up Missile Output After Middle East Ops Drain Stockpiles

France is accelerating missile production after operations in the Middle East exposed shortages in its ammunition stockpiles.

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Dassault Aviation Leads $200M Funding Round in Harmattan AI

Dassault Aviation has led a $200 million Series B funding round in artificial intelligence company Harmattan AI.

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SCALP Missile Explained: Europe’s Deep-Strike Weapon

From range to real-world use, this guide breaks down how the SCALP missile works and why it matters in modern conflicts.

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India, France Step Up $22 Billion Rafale Deal Negotiations Ahead of Macron Visit

India and France have intensified negotiations over a Rafale jet deal ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India in February.

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France Clarifies Rafale Jet Expansion After Budget Sparks Confusion

France has confirmed it does not plan a massive expansion of its Rafale fighter jet fleet, saying its goal remains 225 aircraft and not 286, as some reports have claimed.

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