Rafale exports vindicated
The United Arab Emirates signed a contract for 80 Rafale F4s in December 2021, which is the largest military export order ever secured by Dassault Aviation.
In February 2022, Indonesia signed a two‑phase contract for 42 Rafales (6 plus 36). The deal provides for delivery of a comprehensive solution, including training, logistical support and offsets. Indonesia is a first‑time customer for Dassault Aviation and its second Rafale customer in the Indo‑Pacific region.
On top of an initial purchase of 24 Rafales in 2015, Egypt announced a second order in November 2021.
Greece is the first European country to acquire the Rafale. An initial contract for 6 new and 12 pre‑owned aircraft was signed in January 2021. Six further new Rafales were ordered in March 2022.
In November 2021, Croatia purchased 12 pre‑owned Rafales from the French air force under a government‑to‑government agreement. Dassault Aviation has been contracted to provide maintenance for this fleet of aircraft.
India ordered 36 Rafales in 2016. The Indian Air Force (IAF) took delivery of the first of its aircraft in October 2019.
Qatar has ordered 36 Rafales - 24 in 2015 and a further 12 in 2017 -, with an option on 36 more aircraft. Delivery of these aircraft began in February 2019.
ATL2 and special Falcons
Our ATL2 maritime patrol aircraft, which play a key role in France’s system of deterrence, are currently undergoing modernization.
Work on the Falcon 8X Archange strategic intelligence aircraft is continuing.
In December 2020, the French Navy placed an order for 7 Falcon Albatros aircraft (based on the Falcon 2000LXS). Delivery of these maritime surveillance and intervention aircraft (AVSIMAR) are set to begin in 2025, with 12 to be delivered in total.
All of the 6 Falcon 2000MSA maritime surveillance aircraft ordered by the Japan Coast Guard have been delivered.
Highly versatile, combat proven