Dassault Aviation

Sep- 2026 -

24 September

Dassault Aviation’s Rafale fighter during flight testing as the company evaluates new artificial intelligence algorithms for future cockpit and combat-system upgrades. Image: Dassault

New AI Algorithms Take Flight on Dassault’s Rafale Fighter Jet

Dassault Aviation has flight-tested two new AI algorithms aboard a Rafale fighter jet, bringing the technology closer to potential use in future cockpit and combat-system upgrades.

15 September

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

France Awards Contracts for Rafale F5 Fighter Upgrade

France’s defense procurement agency has awarded multiple contracts for preparatory work ahead of the Rafale F5 production launch.

3 September

Air

A French F-2 Rafale flies over Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Jan. 8, 2016. OIR is the coalition intervention against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

Rojoef Manuel

Egypt Seeks Third French Deal for Additional Rafale Jets

Egypt has issued a request for proposal to Dassault Aviation for 24 additional Rafale supersonic combat aircraft.

Aug- 2026 -

8 August

Air

Bea Castañeda

Dassault Rafale: France’s Independent Answer to Modern Air Power

Once developed primarily for France's armed forces, the Dassault Rafale has become one of the world's most sought-after fighter aircraft. This guide explains its design, capabilities, and expanding global operator base.