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Croácia:

First Croatian Air Force Rafale B flying
(14 de Setembro de 2023)

On 14 September 2023, the first Hrvatske Zračne Snage (Croatian Air Force) Dassault Rafale B was photographed while landing at Base aérienne (BA) 113 Saint-Dizier. Most probably, the new Croatian fighter will be used for training future pilots at this French fighter training air base.

The aircraft, serial 171, is one of two Rafale B fighters that were ordered by the Croatia government. On 28 May 2021, Croatia officially announced the winner of the fighter aircraft procurement programme.

By the end of 2021, a contract was signed for the procurement of twelve former used Armée de l'Air et de l'Espace (AAE, French Air and Space Force) Rafale fighters. The twelve aircraft are divided into ten single-seat and two dual-seat aircraft.

The tie-up with the French identity of the Rafale is not yet known, but former French Air Force Rafale Bs 315 and 318 were reported as to be transferred to Croatia.

The contract, valued at 999 million euro, includes a flight simulator, basic weapons package, ground and test equipment, spare parts, training of staff and instructors, support from manufacturers for three years and a 12-month warranty for each aircraft, engine and other equipment.

Fonte: https://www.scramble.nl/military-news/first-croatian-air-force-rafale-b-flying

Na notícia tem a fotografia do caça com a nova pintura.

Cumprimentos,

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Bangladeche: Eurofighter vs Rafale.

After Macron’s visit: What are the outcomes and why Bangladesh in the priority list?
(17 de Setembro de 2023)

French President Emmanuel Macron has just concluded a historic two-day visit to Bangladesh on Sept. 10-11, 2023. In the background briefing to French journalists, the Elysee presidential palace gave an official argument on how Paris was planning to structure its "economic partnership" with Dhaka. The Elysee Palace termed Bangladesh a "model country" in terms of public finance management, with a debt level of around 40 per cent.

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Defense and Security Cooperation

Security cooperation has gained prominence in France-Bangladesh relations. Both nations have cooperated in counterterrorism efforts and have engaged in joint military exercises. France has provided support for capacity-building in the Bangladesh Navy and Coast Guard, emphasizing the importance of maritime security in the Bay of Bengal. These efforts aim to enhance regional stability and security.

Bangladesh announced to modernize its military under the Forces Goal 2030. Under the scheme, the country has bought 16 fighter jets from China. However, to reduce reliance on China and to include western fighter jets in their arsenal, Bangladesh decided to choose between Euro fighter Typhoon and French Rafale. During Hasina's visit to France in 2021, the two countries signed a letter of intent on defense cooperation. And the visit of Macron will obviously increase the potentiality for the Rafale deal.

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Fonte: https://policywatcher.com/2023/09/after-macrons-visit-what-are-the-outcomes-and-why-bangladesh-in-the-priority-list/

Cumprimentos,

[Lusitano89]

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Rafale para o Cazaquistão e Uzbequistão?

Next in line for Rafales: Uzbekistan?
(25 de Novembro de 2023)

On 2 November 2023, French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Uzbek capital Tashkent. During the visit, bilateral economic ties were high on the agenda. According to sources within the French government, the Uzbek government has expressed interest in purchasing 24 Dassault Rafale fighter jets from France.

Currently, the O'zbekiston Harbiy havo kuchlari (UzAF, Uzbek Air Force) operates just over a dozen MiG-29 (9-13) fighter jets from Qarshi-Xonobod, and about 20 Su-25 attack aircraft from the same base.

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Fonte: https://www.scramble.nl/military-news/next-in-line-for-rafales-uzbekistan

France pitches Rafale to Kazakhstan
(28 de Novembro de 2023)

France is aiming to sell Dassault Rafale multirole combat aircraft to Kazakhstan, French newspapers reported. French President Emmanuel Macron explored this opportunity during a trip to Kazakhstan in early November. The visit took place the day before the one in Uzbekistan where he also discussed the sale of the Rafale.

While Uzbekistan appears to be very interested in buying up to 24 Rafales, Kazakhstan is at a much earlier stage.

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Fonte: https://www.blogbeforeflight.net/2023/11/france-pitches-rafale-to-kazakhstan.html

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[Lusitano89]

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Oficialmente entregues os primeiros seis Rafale à Croácia:

U Hrvatsku sletjeli prvi borbeni avioni Rafale (25 de Abril de 2024)

Otvoreno: O nacionalnoj sigurnosti nakon dolaska Rafalea (25 de Abril de 2024)

Croatian Air Force welcome the arrival of six Rafale fighters
(26 de Abril de 2024)

The Croatian Air Force (Hrvatsko ratno zrakoplovstvo i protuzračna obrana, HRZ i PZO) officially received its first six Rafale fighter jets in a ceremony held on Apr. 25, at the 91st operational base near Zagreb. This marks a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing military modernization efforts.

The ceremony was attended by top Croatian officials, including President Zoran Milanović, Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, and Defense Minister Ivan Anušić. The arrival of the French-built aircraft, piloted by Croatian crews, was hailed as a historic moment for Croatia.

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Fonte: https://alert5.com/2024/04/26/croatian-air-force-welcome-the-arrival-of-six-rafale-fighters/

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Sérvia adquire 12 Rafales:

Serbia, France ink deal for 12 Rafale fighters
(29 de Agosto de 2024)

Serbia today officially signed a contract to purchase 12 Dassault Aviation Rafale fighter jets, ending a two-year long procurement effort for the French-made aircraft.

The deal was signed during today’s meeting in Belgrade between President Emmanuel Macron of France and President Aleksandar Vučić of Serbia. Also present were the Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, Éric Trappier, and Serbian defense minister Bratislav Gašić.

Vučić was quoted by travelling press saying that his country will received nine single-seat Rafales and three two-seaters, delivered by 2029, with a price tag of €2.7 billion ($2.99 billion).

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Fonte: https://breakingdefense.com/2024/08/serbia-france-ink-deal-for-12-rafale-fighters/

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Rafale para a marinha indiana. Outro programa e outra compra com anos de atraso.

La India ultima la primera compra a Francia de cazas Rafale capaces de operar desde portaaviones
(6 de Setembro de 2024)

El Consejo de Adquisiciones de Defensa indio (DAC) ha allanado esa semana el camino a la compra prevista de 26 cazas Rafale-M, de la compañía francesa Dassault Aviation. Se trata de 22 unidades monoplaza más cuatro biplaza, concebidos para tareas de entrenamiento, de la versión preparada para su uso en portaaviones del avión de combate francés. Se trata de la primera vez que se adquiere fuera de Fancia esta variante que el fabricante desarrolló para la Marina Nacional francesa. La India ya encargó previamente 36 unidades de la versión de despegue y aterrizaje convencional del Rafale.

La Armada india precisa los nuevos cazas para dotar a su nuevo portaaviones INS Vikrant, de construcción local, ya que los cazas de origen ruso MiG-29K con los que dota actualmente al portaaviones INS Vikramaditya, también construido por Rusia, no resultan suficientes y deben ser actualizados, informa el periódico local The Hindustan Times. Está previsto que la firma del correspondiente contrato de adquisición se apruebe a finales de año.

La fuente añade que los nuevos aviones no incluirán finalmente el radar experimental de barrido electrónico activo (AESA) de la Organización de Investigación y Desarrollo de Defensa India (DRDO), para no encarecer ni demorar el programa.

Ahora, la iniciativa pasa al comité de negociación de costos, encargado de ultimar los términos del contrato.

El Rafale M fue elegido para sustituir a los MiG-29K frente al avión de combate estadounidense basado en portaaviones F-18E/F Super Hornet, de la compañía estadounidense Boeing, que también se contempló como posible futuro caza embarcado indio.

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Fonte: https://www.infodefensa.com/texto-diario/mostrar/4982236/india-ultima-primera-compra-francia-cazas-rafale-capaces-operar-desde-portaaviones

Cumprimentos,

[Subsea7]

Até ao final do ano, Marrocos irá assinar para 24 Rafale, tendo interesse também no F-15EX.
CPs

[Cabeça de Martelo]

Até ao final do ano, Marrocos irá assinar para 24 Rafale, tendo interesse também no F-15EX.
CPs

Mas há algo que eles não comprem?!

[Subsea7]

Até ao final do ano, Marrocos irá assinar para 24 Rafale, tendo interesse também no F-15EX.
CPs

Mas há algo que eles não comprem?!

Drones Worten, NPOs e Sidecars/Tucanos não compram.

[P44]

Até ao final do ano, Marrocos irá assinar para 24 Rafale, tendo interesse também no F-15EX.
CPs

Mas há algo que eles não comprem?!

Drones Worten, NPOs e Sidecars/Tucanos não compram.

Tau! 

[Cabeça de Martelo]

Até ao final do ano, Marrocos irá assinar para 24 Rafale, tendo interesse também no F-15EX.
CPs

Mas há algo que eles não comprem?!

Drones Worten

NPOs

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2024/09/navantia-lays-the-keel-of-the-offshore-patrol-vessel-for-the-royal-moroccan-navy/

Tucanos não compram.

  https://www.airplane-pictures.net/photo/195557/17-morocco-air-force-hawker-beechcraft-t-6a-texan-ii/

[Get_It]

Até ao final do ano, Marrocos irá assinar para 24 Rafale, tendo interesse também no F-15EX.
CPs

Nice. Continua tudo a se preparar.

Para mim é um win-win. Marrocos compra Rafale aos franceses. Franceses produzem mais Rafale. Espanhóis usam como motivo para comprar mais Eurofighters. Países do consórcio produzem mais Eurofighter.

Voltando ao caso da Índia. Imaginem se não tivessem sabotado a competição original do MRCA. A esta hora já andava a Índia a produzir Rafale às centenas: se formos optimistas, 108 caças dos 126 originalmente planeados para a força aérea e depois eventualmente 36 a 54 para a marinha.

Desta forma, foram 36 fabricados na França e vão ser agora outros 36 aeronaves e continuam com falta de caças face às necessidades.

Cumprimentos,

[Subsea7]

Até ao final do ano, Marrocos irá assinar para 24 Rafale, tendo interesse também no F-15EX.
CPs

Nice. Continua tudo a se preparar.

Para mim é um win-win. Marrocos compra Rafale aos franceses. Franceses produzem mais Rafale. Espanhóis usam como motivo para comprar mais Eurofighters. Países do consórcio produzem mais Eurofighter.

Voltando ao caso da Índia. Imaginem se não tivessem sabotado a competição original do MRCA. A esta hora já andava a Índia a produzir Rafale às centenas: se formos optimistas, 108 caças dos 126 originalmente planeados para a força aérea e depois eventualmente 36 a 54 para a marinha.

Desta forma, foram 36 fabricados na França e vão ser agora outros 36 aeronaves e continuam com falta de caças face às necessidades.

Cumprimentos,

Por cá..... Super Tucanos.