Delivery of the 300th Rafale by Dassault Aviation

On October 7, 2025, Dassault Aviation announced the delivery of the 300th Rafale, marking a significant milestone in the industrial and commercial success of this multi-role combat aircraft. Since the program began, 533 Rafales have been ordered, including orders from France and eight customer countries. This leaves 233 aircraft remaining to be delivered, with production expected to increase to four aircraft per month.

The Rafale program, led by the French Armaments Agency (DGAA) and produced by Dassault Aviation, involves 400 French companies. It plays a central role in France's industrial and military sovereignty thanks to its critical technologies and international successes. The first deliveries to the French forces began in 2004 for the French Navy and in 2006 for the French Air Force, with exports to Egypt beginning in 2015.