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October 12, 2026
Chinese J-16 jets can't match Rafale's nose pointing, rapid rolling, and high-AoA! But what are they?
Chinese J-16 jets took part in "The Eagles of Civilization 2026", the second Cairo–Beijing joint air force exercise, which took place from August 22 to early September 2026 across multiple air bases in Egypt
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October 12, 2026
Rafale vs J-16: Why Chinese fighter pilots informed Beijing that French jets pose a real threat
Earlier, Chinese social media and military blogs that first claimed that the J-16 fighters scored a lopsided win over the French-made Rafales during air exercise 'The Eagles of Civilization 2026.'
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August 31, 2026
Rafale jets defeated 7-1 by Chinese Air Force’s J‑16 fighters in Egypt. Fake news or exaggeration of facts?
Neither Cairo nor Beijing has so far confirmed that the Dassault Rafales were outgunned by the PLAAF during the ‘Civilized Eagle 2026’ drills, and the 7-1 win theory’s origin was traced back to Chinese social media and military blogs
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July 19, 2026
IAF's Rafales, Japan's F-35 Lightning II and more: Why 'Pitch Black 2026' air exercise will be special!
Hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force, about 100 military aircraft will take off from Darwin, representing 19 nations
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May 24, 2026
Rafale jet downed using Turkish drone in Sudan: What is the Bayraktar Akıncı UCAV that Pakistan owns?
The Bayraktar Akıncı is a long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle developed by Turkish manufacturer Baykar Makina, and is being used by several armed forces including those of Azerbaijan, Pakistan, and Mali, among others
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February 17, 2026
New Rafale deal on cards as French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Mumbai
PM Modi and Macron will review the progress of the India-France strategic partnership
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February 12, 2026
Apex defence procurement panel clears buying of 114 Rafale fighters, 6 Poseidon P-8I aircraft
Codenamed "Neptune", the Indian Navy currently operates a fleet of 12 Boeing P-8I Poseidons
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February 12, 2026
What was the IAF's role in Op Sindoor? Exercise 'Vayu Shakti' will show on 27 February at Pokhran
Akash missiles, SpyDer and Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems will be part of the exercise along with IAF's Rafale, Sukhoi, Mirage 2000, Mig-29, Jaguar and LCA Tejas aircraft
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February 12, 2026
IAF’s Brahmos-Storm Shadow strike combo: India to buy at least 100 more SCALP missiles for Rafale jets, says report
A Rs 3,000 crore deal is being finalised to equip the IAF with no less than 100 SCALP missiles after they successfully beat Chinese radars and air defence systems during Operation Sindoor
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November 17, 2025
When India's Su-30MKIs and French Rafales paint the sky with might! First pictures of 'Garuda 25' drop!
The Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent reached France on November 10 with its IL-78 air-to-air refuelling tankers and C-17 Globemaster III for the eighth edition of the bilateral air exercise with the French Air and Space Force (FASF)
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August 03, 2025
Did India's intelligence failure lead to Rafale jet loss in Operation Sindoor?
A new report claims that the faulty intelligence gave the Rafale pilots a false sense of confidence that they were out of Pakistani firing distance
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May 22, 2025
Rafale losing to J-10C? Shares of Dassault dip, Chinese fighter plane maker CAC soar
India’s Nifty Defence index shot up by 4.32 per cent in the first half of Tuesday
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May 17, 2025
Investors turn patriots: 8 defence stocks that rallied in Indian stock markets
Defence-related stocks, from missile makers to drone manufacturers, continued their rally despite Friday dip in Sensex, Nifty
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May 08, 2025
Did French intelligence official admit to Pakistan's assertion of downing IAF Rafale during Operation Sindoor?
Rafale manufacturer Dassault Aviation has not acknowledged Pakistan's claims that it downed the aircraft
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March 11, 2024
India still world’s top weapons buyer, Rafale makes France second biggest seller
US sold weapons to 107 countries across the world
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July 23, 2023
IAF wants to integrate SAAW and Astra weapon systems into Rafale jets
Move expected to be a boost for Make in India and spur global sale of Indian weaponry
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July 13, 2023
Govt green-lights buy of 26 Rafales fighters, 3 Scorpene subs from France
Price, terms & conditions of the buys are subject to negotiations between the govts
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May 31, 2023
Rafale jets carry out long-range mission in Indian Ocean Region
The jets took off from the Hasimara Air Force station in the eastern sector
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May 23, 2022
Two French Rafale jets collide during airshow, land safely
One of the aircraft lost part of its tailfin in the collision
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January 07, 2022
Rafale maritime fighter jet begins demonstration in Goa
33 Rafale jets have been delivered to the IAF by the plane's maker Dassault Aviation
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December 19, 2021
French engine tech for desi stealth fighter? Decoding Rajnath's 'teaser'
A French company will make an engine in strategic partnership with an Indian firm
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December 17, 2021
France offers more Rafale fighters to India
The two countries discussed ways to increase defence cooperation
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November 09, 2021
Rafale deal: Congress demands JPC probe, alleges cover-up by Modi govt
The party asked why the govt did not investigate the role of a middleman
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November 09, 2021
'INC means I need commission': BJP targets Congress over Rafale allegations
Patra claimed "favouritism" in commercial negotiations was part and parcel of UPA era
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November 08, 2021
Rafale deal: CBI was aware of kickbacks, alleges French journal
Report says €7.5 million paid to middleman who was also involved in VVIP chopper scam
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