German MP Urges Split With France on Fighter Jet Project
A prominent German lawmaker Tuesday called for a split with France in a major next-generation fighter aircraft project, as a high-stakes decision looms on the European program's future.
France’s Defense Giants Team Up to Bring AI to Air Combat
French defense giants Dassault Aviation and Thales are joining forces to bring “controlled and supervised” AI into military aeronautics, aiming to make aircraft smarter and more effective in the skies.
Dassault Aviation Secures New French Order for Falcon 2000 Albatros Jets
Dassault Aviation has received an order from the French defense procurement agency for five Falcon 2000 Albatros aircraft.
Taiwan Eyes Rafale Jets to Replace Aging Mirage 2000 Fleet: Dassault CEO
Taiwan has expressed interest in acquiring Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation to replace its aging Mirage 2000 fleet, according to company Chairman and CEO Eric Trappier.
German Defense Minister Ups Pressure on France Over Jet Project
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius urged France to break the impasse over the multinational Future Combat Air System fighter jet project.
France Flies New Spy Plane Amid Critical Capability Shortfall
France has carried out the maiden flight of the Archange (Archangel) signals intelligence aircraft, addressing a gap in airborne intelligence capabilities.
France Seeks 80% Share in FCAS Fighter Jet Program: Report
France has informed Germany that it wants an 80 percent share in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a joint fighter jet program.
Serbia Borrows $2.2B From French Banks for Rafale Jets
The Serbian Parliament on Monday voted to allow the state to borrow $2.2 billion from several French banks to finance the purchase of 12 Rafale fighter jets.
Croatia Receives Final Dassault Rafale Combat Jet
Croatia has received its twelfth Rafale combat aircraft from Dassault, completing the 2021 sale with the French manufacturer.
French Navy Albatros Maritime Patrol Aircraft Conducts Maiden Flight
The French Navy has performed the initial flight of its Falcon 2000LXS Albatros maritime surveillance and intervention aircraft at the Bordeaux-Mérignac airport.
Dassault Rolls Out UAE’s First Rafale F4 Fighter Jet
Dassault has unveiled the UAE's first F4 Rafale fighter jet, marking a significant milestone in the country’s 2021 agreement with the French manufacturer.
Greek Air Force Receives Final Rafale Fighter Jet
French Dassault Aviation has delivered the 24th and final Rafale fighter jet to the Hellenic Air Force’s Tanagra air base.
Ireland Buys French-Made Falcon 6X Aircraft
Ireland’s Department of Defence has awarded Dassault Aviation a contract to procure the Falcon 6X jet to improve the military’s multi-purpose strategic reach.
Croatia Accepts Seventh French Rafale Jet
The Croatian Air Force has taken delivery of its seventh of 12 pre-owned Rafale combat aircraft from France as part of a foreign military sale signed in 2021.
Indian Air Force Looks to Issue Fresh Procurement Tender for 114 Jets
The Indian Air Force is mulling issuing an “open tender” for the procurement of 114 medium-role fighter aircraft, with production taking place at home.
France Unveils Development of Stealth Drone to Accompany Future Rafale F5
France has launched the development of an unmanned combat aerial vehicle to serve as a loyal wingman for the future Rafale F5.
Taiwan Grounds Mirage Fighter Jets After Night Crash
Taiwan's air force said it had grounded its fleet of Mirage 2000 fighters after a jet crashed during a night training flight.
France, Serbia Sign Rafale Fighter Jet Deal
Serbia signed a contract to purchase 12 Rafale warplanes from France's Dassault Aviation during a state visit by President Macron to Belgrade.
France to Transfer Mirage-2000 Fighter Jets to Ukraine: Macron
France will transfer Mirage-2000 fighter jets to Ukraine and train their Ukrainian pilots as part of a new military cooperation with Kyiv.
Serbia to Procure 12 Rafale Fighter Jets From France
The Serbian government has announced plans to procure 12 Rafale fighter jets from France as tensions in the Balkan region continue to rise.
Dassault Delivers Two Rafale Combat Jets to France
The French government has taken delivery of two Rafale multirole fighter aircraft from Dassault Aviation in Mérignac.
Dassault to Ramp Up Rafale Production to Meet Rising Demand: CEO
Dassault Aviation will increase Rafale fighter jet’s monthly production from two to three by the end of 2024, CEO Eric Trapiier said.
French Rafale F4.1 Attains Initial Operational Capability
The French Air and Space Force announced initial operational capability for the first Rafale F4.1 fighter jet earlier this month.
France Orders 42 More Dassault Rafale Combat Jets for $5.5B
France has ordered 42 additional Rafale twin-engine fighter aircraft for the country’s air force.
