- June 5th, 2026
France’s Air and Space Force has deliberately raised the realism and intensity of its combat training with the execution of Exercise Topaze, a large-scale operational drill centred on Rafale multirole fighters armed with SCALP cruise missiles. Conducted on January 27,...
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced on Thursday that all government officials will stop using American-owned video conferencing software, switching instead to a new French-made platform as part of a broader effort to reduce dependence on US digital infrastructure. In...
French lawmakers on January 28 unanimously approved a landmark bill aimed at ending the long-contested notion of “marital duty,” following sustained criticism from women’s rights groups who argue the concept has been used to undermine sexual consent within marriage and...
Indonesia has formally taken delivery of its first three Rafale fighter jets, marking a significant milestone in Jakarta’s long-running effort to modernise its air force and diversify defence partnerships amid rising strategic uncertainty in the Indo-Pacific. The aircraft arrived in...
America’s NATO allies have pushed back forcefully against U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that allied forces stayed “a little off the front lines” during the war in Afghanistan, with European leaders, defense officials and veterans calling the remarks inaccurate and...
India is reportedly on the verge of finalizing a landmark deal with France to procure 114 Rafale F4 fighter jets, a move that could significantly reshape the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) combat capabilities. Defence sources indicate that this acquisition may...
The French Army’s 2nd Armored Brigade unveiled a suite of new combat systems shaped by lessons learned from the war in Ukraine during an Innovation Day held on January 15, 2026, emphasizing rapid adaptation to high-intensity modern warfare. The event,...
India’s defence preparedness is set for a significant upgrade, with the Defence Procurement Board (DPB) on Friday approving a proposal to acquire 114 additional Rafale fighter jets from French aviation manufacturer Dassault Aviation. The approval marks a decisive step in...
India’s Defence Ministry faces a significant strategic dilemma that strikes at the heart of the country’s airpower modernisation and technological sovereignty, as it considers a substantial proposal worth about USD 36.1 billion for the procurement of 114 additional Dassault Rafale...
France’s Dassault Aviation said it delivered 26 Rafale fighter jets in 2025, exceeding its annual production target and underscoring sustained global demand for the multirole combat aircraft despite broader uncertainty in the defence aerospace sector. In a statement, the company...
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