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Our military aircraft play a crucial role in meeting current and future strategic challenges. In addition to France, eight other countries have placed their trust in the Rafale fighter. At the end of 2024, we had confirmed orders for 507 Rafales, including 273 for export. These orders will ensure a steady production output for many years to come.
Combat proven
The Rafale is one of the world’s most seasoned fighter jets. It has demonstrated its outstanding versatility in some of the most challenging operational environments. It can handle a variety of missions that previously required seven different types of aircraft. The Rafale is one of the key components of the French system of nuclear deterrence.
In 2023, France placed an order for 42 Rafales (otherwise known as Tranche 5), which are slated for delivery between 2027 and 2032. At the end of 2024, total French orders for the Rafale stood at 234, of which 178 have been delivered.
Upcoming Rafale standards
The Rafale has been designed to be able to incorporate new features throughout its service life based on operational feedback. The F4 standard, currently under development for delivery in 2027, features enhanced networked combat capabilities.
The F5 standard, whose development was launched in 2024, will be focused on collaborative combat and the advanced weapon systems of the future: it will feature, among other things, a fourth-generation nuclear missile system and a UCAS based on the nEUROn demonstrator.