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French Naval Aviation grapples with aging Rafale M fleet

The 5th production batch of Rafale jets, notified in 2023, was to deliver 42 F4-standard aircraft from 2027.

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Twelve of these jets were meant to replace those sold to Croatia, but the military programming law may delay this schedule.

The aging Rafale M fleet threatens the operational capability of the French Naval Aviation.

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Why it matters

Le vieillissement des Rafale M pose un risque stratégique pour la France, dépendante de ces appareils pour ses missions navales et nucléaires, et souligne les tensions budgétaires dans la défense.

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