Thailand Pushes Saab Gripen E/F Discussions with Sweden
Thailand advances negotiations with Sweden to purchase the Gripen E/F while considering the F-16 Block 70/72 and the Rafale for its air force modernisation.
Dassault Aviation News
Air
Navy / Maritime
Air
France and India agree on $7.6 billion Rafale M deal
India closes a $7.6 billion contract for Rafale M fighters, strengthening its naval aviation capability and substituting modern MiG-29Ks on aircraft carriers.
Air
Greece Has a Hard Time to Find Customers for Mirage 2000-5
After France declined to buy 24 Mirage 2000-5s, Greece found it difficult to find new customers, impacting plans to finance further Rafale acquisitions.
Air
Modernisation
Sensors
France Might Have to Upgrade Rafale’s Sensing Capabilities
A report from the French International Relations Center (IFRI) envisions an overhaul of the Rafale fighter’s sensor suite against stealth aircraft.
Air
UAE Receives First Dassault Rafale F4 Fighter Jet
The UAE announced the inauguration of the first Dassault Rafale F4 fighter jet. The jet will remain at Dassault’s Flight Test Center to perform flight tests.
Navy / Maritime
Air
French Navy’s Falcon 2000LXS MSA Takes Flight
The first new maritime surveillance aircraft of the French Navy was spotted during its takeoff from the Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport with its modifications.
Air
Nigeria Secures Alpha Jets from France
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) chief has announced the acquisition of 12 second-hand Alpha Jet E aircraft from the French Air and Space Force.
Air
Saudi Arabia Shows Interest in Rafale Fighters
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that Saudi Arabia and France have expressed a desire to ink a deal for Dassault Rafale fighter jets.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Greece Limits Rafales at 24 Jets
Greek Premier Mitsotakis states that the Hellenic Air Force will not buy more Rafale Jets; the Air Force will be limited to 24 Rafale Jets.
Land
Air
Logistics
Country
Unmanned Systems
Croatian Budget for TB2, Leopard 2A8 and Rafale Maintenance
The Croatian government adopted the Defence Ministry’s 2025 budget to procure TB2 Armed UAVs, Leopard 2A8 MBTs, and maintain the Rafale jet.
Air
Expo and Air Show
France Sells 12 Rafale to Serbia
Serbia secures the sale of 12 Rafale fighters from France following French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Belgrade.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Greece Prioritises F-35 and Camcopter S-100 UAV
Greece has decided to focus its near-term defence plans on F-35 fighter jets and Camcopter S-100 rotary-wing UAVs for frigates.
Air
France Forms New Rafale Squadron
France will reactivate the 5th Fighter Wing Squadron with Dassault’s Rafale fighter jets on July 18th.
Air
Bilateral Relations
France to Supply Ukraine with Mirage Fighter Planes
President Macron said, that France will provide Ukraine with its Mirage fighter planes so that it can defend itself against Russian aggression.
Air
Boeing F-15EX, the third competitor in Saudi Arabia
Boeing offers F-15EX to Saudi Arabia, competing with Rafale from France and Typhoon from the Eurofighter consortium.
Air
The First Batch of Croatian Rafales Enters the Service
Croatian Air Force receives the first six Rafales from France into service. Deliveries of all 12 aircraft will be complete by mid-2025.
