- February 24th, 2026
The Dassault Rafale has emerged as the leading contender for the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) ambitious 114 multi-role fighter aircraft (MRFA) program, bolstered by a combination of high serviceability, operational versatility, and growing domestic support infrastructure. According to Indian defence...
As India advances negotiations for 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA), likely through a Government-to-Government agreement for the Dassault Rafale, a crucial distinction in software access has emerged. While the Indian Air Force (IAF) is expected to gain significant operational control...
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...
The People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s (PLAAF) decision to publicly showcase a simulated air-to-air confrontation between its J-16 multirole fighters and the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Rafale jets marks a notable shift in Beijing’s military communication strategy, reflecting growing confidence...
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...
India is edging closer to approving a major new acquisition of Rafale fighter jets as New Delhi prepares for a high-profile visit by French President Emmanuel Macron next month, according to senior officials familiar with the deliberations. The proposed deal,...
Iraq is on the cusp of one of the most consequential military transformations in its modern history, as negotiations with France for the acquisition of the Dassault Rafale fighter jet approach their final stage. According to multiple specialised French aviation...
If there is one defining image of 2025, it is a world gripped by overlapping wars and the roar of combat aircraft over contested skies. The year is already being described by analysts as one of the most conflict-heavy periods...
French aerospace and defence major Thales has awarded Indian firm SFO Technologies a contract to manufacture complex wired structures for the RBE2 active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar used on the Rafale fighter aircraft, marking a significant step in the...
In a landmark moment for Southeast Asian air power, the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) has formally received its first three Dassault Rafale B multirole fighter jets during a ceremony at Dassault Aviation’s Mérignac production facility near Bordeaux. The handover —...
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