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Indonesia’s Rafale fighter jet Deal: French Rafale fighter Jets Under Scrutiny as Indonesia Pauses on Billion-Dollar Purchase Over Combat Performance Doubts

Indonesia’s ambitious US$8.1 billion deal to procure 42 Rafale multirole fighter jets from France has hit turbulence amid shocking allegations of the aircraft’s underperformance in recent India-Pakistan hostilities. Reports claiming that three Indian Air Force (IAF) Rafales were shot down...
Operation Sindoor: India Launches Cross-Border Strikes on Terror Camps

Operation Sindoor: India Launches Cross-Border Strikes on Terror Camps, Pakistan Claims Retaliatory Shootdowns

In a daring and highly coordinated operation launched on May 7, 2025, India carried out precision strikes against terrorist infrastructure located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The operation, named "Operation Sindoor," marks one of the most assertive...
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Rafale vs F-16: Pakistan Warns India With F-16 Powerplay – But Can It Match the IAF’s Rafale Superiority?

In the wake of the ghastly terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, which claimed the lives of several security personnel and civilians, India has initiated a series of strategic and symbolic moves to reassert its military preparedness and...
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Pakistan’s Electronic Warfare Arsenal Disrupts Indian Rafale Superiority in Tense Himalayan Showdown

A significant aerial encounter unfolded over the skies of South Asia, marking a pivotal moment in the region's military aviation history. Four Indian Air Force (IAF) Rafale fighter jets, launched from Ambala Air Base in Haryana, embarked on a high-speed...
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India’s Rafale Gambit: Strategic Imperatives and the Future of Air Power in South Asia

In a move that could redefine the military balance in South Asia, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is reportedly preparing to acquire 40 additional Rafale fighter jets from France under a government-to-government deal. As reported by Indian defense portal Bharat...
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Thales Integrates Advanced AI Technology into Talios Laser Designation Pod for Rafale Jets

French defense technology giant Thales has unveiled a cutting-edge upgrade to its Talios laser designation pod, a critical system for Dassault Aviation’s Rafale fighter jets, by incorporating advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. This innovation, set to debut with the Rafale...
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Iraq’s Acquisition of French Rafale Jets Marks Significant Step in Military Modernization

Iraq has reportedly entered into a $3.2 billion agreement with France to acquire 12 Rafale fighter jets. The procurement, expected to be financed through Iraq’s vast oil resources, signals a shift in the country’s defense strategy, embracing Western military technology...
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French Rafale Jets Collide Over Vosges-Moselle Border

A tragic incident involving two French Air Force Rafale fighter jets shocked the nation. The aircraft, belonging to the Rafale Transition Squadron 3/4 Aquitaine, collided mid-air over the border between eastern France’s Vosges and Meurthe-et-Moselle regions. This devastating accident resulted...