FUTURE RAFALE

Dassault Aviation and the French Defence Procurement Agency have launched development of Standard F4, the next variant of the Rafale omni-role fighter that will enter service in 2025. Henri-Pierre Grolleau has the story. Latest Standards A pair of Rafales at high altitude. The wingman is fitted with a TALIOS targeting pod under the right forward fuselage hardpoint while the lead carries the Damocles pod in the same position. All photos DGA ALL ARMÉE de l’Air (French Air Force) and Marine