Highlights
Highlights
India chooses the Rafale Marine
The Indian government has announced its choice of the Rafale Marine for use by the Indian Navy, following a successful competitive test campaign in the country. Ultimately, the 26 Rafale Marine fighters to be delivered to the Indian Navy would join the 36 Rafales already in service with the Indian Air Force. India is the first country outside France to have decided to field both versions of the Rafale.
Tranche 5 of Rafales for France
At the end of December 2023, the French defense procurement agency (DGA) placed an order with Dassault Aviation for 42 Rafales (otherwise known as Tranche 5) for the French Air and Space Force. “We are fully focused and committed to applying our expertise as a prime contractor and supplier of complex systems to safeguard our country’s sovereignty,” said Eric Trappier following the announcement. “France’s position as a nation with a sovereign military industrial base makes it an exception in Europe. This industrial sovereignty underpins the superiority of our air force. It is also an asset when it comes to diplomatic and economic influence in export markets.” France’s total orders since the start of the program, up to and including Tranche 5, stand at 234 Rafales.
