Rafale F4

Jul- 2026 -

14 July

Air

Rafale F4 Gets a New Radar-Hunting Wingman

The Rafale F4 fighter jet has gained a smarter way to hunt enemy air defense radars after French firms Dassault Aviation and Harmattan AI completed a successful flight test of a drone-mounted electronic warfare system.

Oct- 2025 -

24 October

Air

Three French Air and Space Force Dassault Rafales fly in formation behind a U.S. KC-135 Stratotanker over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 20, 2025. The U.S. participated in a multinational exercise with the French Air Force to strengthen partner integration and foreign relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Jones)

Rojoef Manuel

France Clarifies Rafale Jet Expansion After Budget Sparks Confusion

France has confirmed it does not plan a massive expansion of its Rafale fighter jet fleet, saying its goal remains 225 aircraft and not 286, as some reports have claimed.

Jan- 2025 -

30 January

Air

Joe Saballa

Dassault Rolls Out UAE’s First Rafale F4 Fighter Jet

Dassault has unveiled the UAE's first F4 Rafale fighter jet, marking a significant milestone in the country’s 2021 agreement with the French manufacturer.

Oct- 2024 -

18 October

Europe