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Pégase 2026: French Rafale and Support Aircraft Reach Alaska via the Arctic
Aviation News – France has launched the first phase of Pégase 2026, deploying Rafale fighter jets, A330 MRTT Phénix tankers and A400M Atlas transport aircraft...
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Chinese YY-20A Tanker Refuels Egyptian Rafale During Eagles of Civilization 2026 Air Exercises
During EoC 2025, the PLA Air Force YY-20A tanker refueled Egyptian Air Force MiG-29s, marking an enhancement in cross-platform interoperability. A Chinese YY-20A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) refueled an Egyptian Air Force (EAF) Rafale fighter during the ongoing Eagles of Civilization 2026 air drills, the latest official images released by both militaries show. During last […]
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Chinese Y-20 Tanker Refuels Egyptian Rafale Jet in Unprecedented Cross-Platform Milestone
AviationNews – A Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force Y-20 aerial refueling tanker successfully refueled an Egyptian Air Force Dassault Rafale mid-flight during the joint...
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Chinese YY-20 tanker refuels Egyptian Rafale for first time
Egypt’s Armed Forces spokesperson published photographs on August 31, 2026, showing a People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) YY-20 tanker…
AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau2 SeptChinese YY-20A Tanker Refuels Egyptian Rafale During Eagles of Civilization 2026 Air Exercises
During EoC 2025, the PLA Air Force YY-20A tanker refueled Egyptian Air Force MiG-29s, marking an enhancement in cross-platform interoperability. A Chinese YY-20A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) refueled an Egyptian Air Force (EAF) Rafale fighter during the ongoing Eagles of Civilization 2026 air drills, the latest official images released by both militaries show. During last […]
The Aviationist•Parth Satam1 SeptAN
Dassault Aviation Advances Rafale F5 Standard for French Armed Forces with 2035 Target
Aviation News – Dassault Aviation is developing the next-generation Dassault Rafale F5 standard independently for the French armed forces, targeting operational readiness between 2033 and...
Dassault goes it alone on Rafale F5, eyes exports from 2035
Dassault Aviation is developing the Rafale F5 standard without a foreign co-development partner and does not expect to…
AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau27 Aug
Chinese J-16s Train Against Egyptian Rafales During Eagles of Civilization 2026
The exercise marks the first deployment of Chinese J-16 fighters to Africa and sees them training against Egyptian Rafales and MiG-29M2s. Building on the 2025 edition of the Egyptian-Chinese Eagles of Civilization drills, this year’s exercise sees People Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) J-16s training with Egyptian Air Force (EAF) Rafale and MiG-29M2 fighters. The […]
The Aviationist•Parth Satam26 Aug
China’s J-16 jets face off with Rafales in first-ever Egypt exercise
Chinese J-16 fighter jets engaged in combat exercises with French-made Rafale fighters for the first time on August…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim24 Aug
How The Dassault Rafale Stacks Up Against The F-16, Gripen, & Typhoon In 2026
Comparing France's exquisite omnirole jet to the leading fighters.
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Rafale Pilot Spots Global 6000 Fuel Leak
French fighter was conducting an air-defense training mission when the problem was discovered.
AVweb•Matt Ryan18 Aug
Rafale spots fuel leak on Miami-bound Global 6000 business jet over France
A French Air and Space Force Rafale pilot identified a fuel leak on a Bombardier Global 6000 business…
AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau18 AugAN
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Aviation News – The Indian Air Force has marked a historic milestone by deploying its flagship Rafale fighter jets to Exercise Pitch Black 26 in...
France submits proposal for India’s 114-Rafale fighter jets
France has formally submitted a technical and commercial proposal to India for the purchase of 114 Rafale multirole fighter jets.
Indian Air Force’s Rafale makes historic debut at Exercise Pitch Black 26
The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Rafale fighter jet has made its debut appearance at Exercise Pitch Black 26,…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim7 Aug
French Air Force chief says it cannot wait until 2033 for more Rafale jets
The Chief of Staff of the French Air and Space Force told senators that his service needs additional…
AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau3 Aug
Dassault moves sensitive equipment as Gironde wildfire idles Rafale plant
Dassault Aviation has transferred sensitive equipment away from two of its facilities in the Gironde region as the…
AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau28 Jul
French ex-Rafale pilot investigated over alleged intelligence activity for China
A former French Navy Rafale pilot has been placed under formal investigation in Paris over alleged intelligence activity benefiting China. …
AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau28 Jul
France equip Rafale fighters for drone hunting
France has validated a C-UAS package for Rafale fighters, which fires 68mm rockets at Shahed-type attack drones in the air.
Ukraine to Receive 16 Rafales and License for SCALP and Aster-30 Production
Ukraine will procure 16 Rafales and receive the license to manufacture SCALP and Aster-30 missiles, whilst two SAMP/T batteries will be immediately delivered. Ukraine will receive four Rafale aircraft as soon as their pilots and mechanics finish training, which will begin this year, whilst two SAMP/T batteries will be immediately delivered to the nation. The […]
The Aviationist•James Gray15 Jul
France Clears Rafale to Use 68 mm Rockets Against Drones
France has cleared the Rafale for the use of 68 mm laser guided rockets in the Counter-UAS role, following trials launched in February 2026. France has approved the use of 68 mm laser-guided rockets and the TALIOS targeting pod on the Rafale against low-cost One-Way Attack (OWA) drones, following the conclusion of a lengthy testing […]
The Aviationist•Parth Satam14 Jul