Ukraine’s landmark deal for 100 Rafale fighters is about rebuilding its air force for the long term—but those jets will eventually have to face Russia’s Su-35s. -On paper, both are top-tier 4.5-generation fighters: Rafale brings powerful AESA radar,

Dassault Aviation SA stock price rose as much as 2.12% to 278.80 euros on the Paris Stock Exchange today. The Rafale-maker has seen its shares rise nearly 40% in a year, with the scrip rising in seven out of 11 months of 2025.

Dassault’s Rafale has become the second combat aircraft selected to be the backbone of Ukraine’s future air force. Ukraine is seeking up to 100 of the French fighters as part of a long-term modernization program that also includes Saab Gripens. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and French...

By Shivam Patel NEW DELHI (Reuters) -China ran a disinformation campaign to hurt sales of the French Rafale fighter jet after India used the planes in May for the first time against Chinese weapons

New US-China Commission report reveals how Beijing used India-Pakistan clash to fuel a coordinated influence and disinformation campaign undermining the Rafale.

Ukraine and France have signed a “historic” defense declaration that could see Kyiv acquire up to 100 Rafale F4 fighters by 2035 and eight next-generation SAMP/T air defense batteries. -The upgraded SAMP/T,