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Indonesia to Buy French Warplanes as Paris Boosts Asia Alliances

Indonesia signed a deal with France to buy six Rafale warplanes as part of an anticipated total order of 42.

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France to Help UAE Secure Airspace From Yemen Attacks

France will help its ally the United Arab Emirates secure its airspace following drone and missile attacks by Yemeni rebels.

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Greece Takes Delivery of Rafale Jets From France

Greece received six Rafale jets from France in a multi-billion-euro arms deal which Athens and Paris claim boosts the EU's defense capabilities.

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France Completes Sixth-Generation Aircraft Engine Tests

The French defense procurement and technology agency has completed testing of the Future Air Combat System aircraft prototype engine.

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India Begins Rafale Carrier-Based Flight Trials 

The Indian Navy is ready to flight-test the naval version of the Dassault Rafale aircraft for its upcoming 40,000-ton carrier. 

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Pakistan Buys 25 Chinese J-10C Jets to Counter India’s Rafales

Pakistan has procured 25 Chinese multi-role J-10C fighter jets to counter India's 36 Dassault Rafales, the country's interior minister said.

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Indonesia Backs Out of Sukhoi Deal for US, French Warplanes

Indonesia has backed out of an agreement to purchase Russian Su-35 fighters and narrowed its acquisition choices to F-15s and Rafales.

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Russia Scrambles Jets to Escort US, French Aircraft

Russia's military escorted five French and US military aircraft over the Black Sea and away from its border.

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UAE Buys Record 80 French Fighter Jets as Macron Starts Gulf Tour

The UAE signed a record 14-billion-euro contract for 80 French-made Rafale warplanes.

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France Offers Rafale Fighters to Replace Indonesia’s Aging F-5s

France is offering its Rafale fighters to the Indonesian military to bolster their strategic partnership.

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