The Dassault Rafale, a French fighter platform that first flew in the mid-1980s, has recently seen a surge in popularity, becoming the second most purchased Western fighter since 2022, trailing only the F-35.
The Indian Air Force gears up for Gaganshakti-2024, a 10-day wargame aimed at testing its readiness against potential threats from Pakistan and China. This exercise, surpassing the scale of the 2018 drill, will evaluate integrated war-fighting strategies and tactics with the Army and Navy. Recent acquisitions like Rafale jets, Light Combat Helicopters, and advanced missiles enhance India s combat capabilities. The wargames follow a proactive stance, demonstrating India s resolve to counter regional threats.
Three Rafale fighters from France were deployed to Romania where they engaged in air combat exercises with Belgian, Romanian, and Turkish counterparts.
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France’s military modernization is ambitious, expansive and well underway, according to data from Aviation Week Network’s Fleet Discovery Military tool.