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J-16 Faces Rafale in Egypt as China-Egypt Drill Expands Air Power Ties
world1 hour ago

J-16 Faces Rafale in Egypt as China-Egypt Drill Expands Air Power Ties

During Egypt's Aug. 23 'Eagles of Civilization 2026' drill, China's J-16 and France's Rafale conducted one-on-one air combat drills, showcasing a high-profile Africa-based test of the 4.5-generation fighters as Egypt expands its Rafale fleet (55 aircraft). The exercise sits within growing China‑Egypt military ties and comes as India pursues a roughly $20 billion plan to buy 114 more Rafales under Make in India; officials say the drills aim to standardize procedures and improve interoperability, with Egypt also weighing adding the J-10C to its mix of French, American and Russian aircraft.

via Business Insider Africa|
#china#eagles-of-civilization-2026#egypt
France Bets Big on Ukraine: Rafale Jets, SCALP Missiles, and In-Country Production
world1 month ago

France Bets Big on Ukraine: Rafale Jets, SCALP Missiles, and In-Country Production

France unveiled a July 13-14, 2026 arms package for Ukraine that includes transferring Rafale fighters, SAMP/T air defenses, SCALP cruise missiles, and AASM Hammer bombs, plus licensing Ukraine to manufacture SCALP and Hammer missiles. The aid is financed from French stocks/production, EU mechanisms, and revenues from frozen Russian assets, and it cements co-development of the FREYJA anti-ballistic missile system with a range of European partners. France will deliver two more SAMP/T batteries by end-2026 and 4–8 upgraded NG units later; Rafale jets total 16 with pilot training to begin soon and potential for a much larger fleet in the long term. The deal marks a historic, enduring commitment by a NATO ally to arm and upgrade Ukraine, with the United States not participating in this package.

via Kyiv Post|
#arms-transfer#defense#france
Ukraine and France plot expansion of air power with 16 Rafale jets and new defenses
world1 month ago

Ukraine and France plot expansion of air power with 16 Rafale jets and new defenses

Ukraine and France agreed on a plan to acquire 16 Rafale fighters and the first SAMP/T NG air-defense batteries, with licensing to produce AASM glide bombs, Aster 30 interceptors, and SCALP/Storm Shadow missiles in Ukraine; the first jets could fly around 2028–2029 and pilot training will begin soon, as part of a broader Freyja anti-ballistic defense coalition.

via Defense News|
#air-defense#defense-cooperation#france
Rafale shoots down drone during Baltic Air Policing mission
military2 months ago

Rafale shoots down drone during Baltic Air Policing mission

Video shows a French Rafale destroying a drone that entered Latvian airspace during NATO's Baltic Air Policing from Šiauliai, Lithuania; the intercept is the first such intercept captured on camera and highlights how Russia's drone activities in Ukraine are crossing into NATO territory, with NATO expanding layered defenses and France moving to field lower-cost counter-drone pods for the Rafale.

via The War Zone|
#baltic#baltic-air-policing#drones
France expands nuclear deterrent across Europe, says Macron
world5 months ago

France expands nuclear deterrent across Europe, says Macron

Macron announced France will increase its nuclear arsenal for the first time since 1992 and broaden European deterrence through closer cooperation with eight allies (UK, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Sweden, Denmark), including potential deployment of nuclear-capable Rafale jets and a shared European framework, while preserving France’s sovereign decision on use.

via The Guardian|
#europe#france#nato
BJP Leader Confirms Pakistan Shot Down Five Indian Planes in War
world1 year ago

BJP Leader Confirms Pakistan Shot Down Five Indian Planes in War

A BJP leader admitted that Pakistan shot down five Indian Air Force jets during recent hostilities, criticizing the performance of French-made Rafale jets and alleging corruption in the Rafale deal, while highlighting the lack of accountability under Prime Minister Modi. The conflict was triggered by a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, leading to a military escalation that ended with a ceasefire brokered by the US.

via Geo.tv|
#air-combat#india#pakistan
"France's $5.5 Billion Deal: 42 Rafale Jets Ordered"
defense-procurement2 years ago

"France's $5.5 Billion Deal: 42 Rafale Jets Ordered"

France has purchased 42 Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation for over $5.5 billion, with the new aircraft to be fitted to the F4 production standard and featuring modernized operational capabilities. The purchase comes amid concerns about the Future Combat Air System, a successor to the Rafale, which isn't expected to enter service before 2045 or 2050. The deal, the first major expenditure under France’s 2024-2030 military budget law, will support over 7,000 jobs across more than 400 companies.

via Defense News|
#dassault-aviation#defense-procurement#fighter-jets
Renault's 2024 Rafale: A Powerful Coupe-SUV with Hybrid Technology.
automotive3 years ago

Renault's 2024 Rafale: A Powerful Coupe-SUV with Hybrid Technology.

Renault has unveiled its new D-segment coupe-SUV, the Rafale, which features a hybrid powertrain and a panoramic glass roof. The vehicle is wider than the Espace and has a 2.74-meter wheelbase, but loses the third row of seats. It has a cargo capacity of 530 liters and a 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system. The hybrid setup combines a turbocharged three-cylinder engine with a pair of electric motors, producing a total output of 200 hp. A plug-in hybrid version with 300 hp and all-wheel drive is planned for later.

via Motor1 |
#automotive#coupe-suv#hybrid