#France
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![A French Air and Space Force Rafale fighter jet at Cazaux Air Base during the TOPAZE 2026 military exercise on January 29, 2026. (Source: Getty Images)]( "A French Air and Space Force Rafale fighter jet at Cazaux Air Base during the TOPAZE 2026 military exercise on January 29, 2026. (Source: Getty Images)")
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France is moving ahead with its own sixth-generation fighter jet after the collapse of its joint aviation project with Germany, while preparing an advanced “Super Rafale” equipped with artificial intelligence, upgraded engines, and next-generation weapons.![Test launch of the French M51.3 nuclear SLBM.]( "Test launch of the French M51.3 nuclear SLBM.")
![A Dassault Rafale M of the French Navy takes off from Los Llanos Airport during the Tactical Leadership Program in Albacete, Spain, on September 29, 2026. (Source: Getty Images)]( "A Dassault Rafale M of the French Navy takes off from Los Llanos Airport during the Tactical Leadership Program in Albacete, Spain, on September 29, 2026. (Source: Getty Images)")
![F-35 and F-16 fighter jets of the Belgian Air Component perform a demonstration flight within the scope of the Belgian Air Force Days at Florennes Air Base in Florennes, Belgium, on June 28, 2026. (Source: Getty Images)]( "F-35 and F-16 fighter jets of the Belgian Air Component perform a demonstration flight within the scope of the Belgian Air Force Days at Florennes Air Base in Florennes, Belgium, on June 28, 2026. (Source: Getty Images)")
![Ukrainian Air Force Mirage 2000 fighter jet.]( "Ukrainian Air Force Mirage 2000 fighter jet.")
![A French Rafale fighter jet. (Source: Getty Images)]( "France Opens Door to Rafale Fighter Jets as Ukrainian Pilot Training Begins")
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