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Dassault Rafale: The Fighter Jet Now Every Air Force Wants

Key Points and Summary - France's Dassault Rafale has become a major export success due to its "omnirole" capability, allowing it to perform multiple missions in a single sortie, which makes it a cost ...
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‘Super’ Dassault Rafale and ‘Super’ Eurofighter Typhoon Are Coming (What About F-35?)

Key Points and Summary - As some European buyers cool on the F-35, upgraded “Super” rivals emerge. -Dassault’s Rafale F5 touts enhanced stealth, drone teaming, hypersonic weapons, and an EW ...
The Aviationist

France is Testing the Rafale F4.3

Preparing for the future of the Rafale, France conducted a test campaign to assess the current state of the F4.3 standard ahead of its final definition. The French Directorate General of Armaments ...
The Aviationist

Taiwan is Interested in the Rafale, Says Dassault’s Chief

In a recent hearing, Dassault Aviation’s CEO Éric Trappier told lawmakers about efforts to support Taiwan’s fleet of Mirage 2000s and their interest in the Rafale. Dassault Aviation’s CEO Éric ...
The National Interest

How France’s Dassault Aviation Became an Aerospace Behemoth

After World War II, France set out to build up a dominant domestic aerospace sector—and achieved this goal through the remarkable success of its Dassault conglomerate. Dassault Aviation is unique ...