Dassault Rafale

Sep- 2026 -

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 -

26 August

Exercises

Christine Casimiro

Chinese J-16s Engage in Combat Against Egyptian Rafales in Second Joint Drill

China has deployed its J-16 fighters against Egypt’s Rafale combat aircraft for the first time during joint air force drills held in the North African country, spanning mid-August to early September.

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.

1 August

Air

A French Air Force Mirage 2000 conducts training with U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 (VMM-364) over Djibouti, May 22, 2023. The U.S. marines partnered with the French Air Force to conduct defensive combat maneuver training to showcase and expand upon joint capabilities in order to build a more capable and cohesive force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron Irvin)

Bea Castañeda

Dassault Mirage 2000: The Fighter That Kept France in the Fast Lane

How has a fighter jet designed in the 1970s remained relevant in today's battlespace? This guide looks at the Mirage 2000's technology and operational history to find out.

Jul- 2026 -

5 July

Air

Bea Castañeda

Eurofighter Typhoon: Complete Guide to Europe’s Multirole Air Superiority Fighter

A look at how one of Europe's most advanced multirole fighters balances raw performance with the sensors, weapons, and adaptability modern air combat demands.