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France Launches Ambitious Development of “Super Rafale” Fighter Jet to Outshine F-35 by 2030

France has initiated the development of an advanced variant of its renowned Rafale fighter jet, aiming to surpass the capabilities of the American-made F-35. Starting in 2024, Dassault Aviation, the manufacturer of the Rafale, will work alongside the French government...
F-35A drops an inert B61-12 bomb known as the Joint Test Assembly in a trial drop

F-35’s Nuclear-Capable Stealth: Redefining Fighter Jet Capabilities

The U.S. Air Force's F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters have been certified for the delivery of B61-12 nuclear gravity bombs since October 12, 2023. This certification, awarded months earlier than expected, allows F-35As to be considered "dual-capable" platforms for both...