The Rafale is a twin-jet fighter aircraft designed and built by Dassault Aviation. The French group defines it as “omnirole”, able to carry out missions including in-depth strikes, nuclear deterrence, reconnaissance and anti-ship strikes.

The most advanced F-15 variant in full operational service is likely the F-15QA. The next variant for USAF, the F-15EX Eagle II currently in service in small numbers, will be the best-equipped fighter in the world and will be radically different to the Eagle of the 1970s.

Some in Ukraine criticized the 10-year timeline for the warplanes and other defense equipment, but France called it a long-term commitment to the country.

The United States Air Force (USAF) has been the home of some of the world’s most iconic fighter jets. However, as technology advances and new models are introduced, some of these legendary aircraft are being retired.

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 President Emmanuel Macron signed a declaration of intent on defense equipment acquisition at Villacoublay air base near Paris on Nov. 17.

A few days ago, California-based defense tech firm Anduril concluded the first test flights of its semi-autonomous Fury fighter jet without a pilot in the cockpit. Oh wait, there's actually no cockpit in there at all.

France and Germany are discussing dropping the fighter subprogram from the FCAS and focusing their cooperation on the combat cloud.

China has recently commissioned its most advanced warship, the aircraft carrier CNS Fujian, which is considered to rival its United States counterpart, USS Gerald R. Ford. Newsweek has emailed the U.S. Navy and the Chinese Foreign Ministry for comment.

Because of their many redundancies, electronic fly-by-wire controls are actually far safer than traditional hydraulic ones.

Ukraine has signed a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes from France, along with drones and ground-to-air systems