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French Rafales in US

Posted on November 18, 2015 | by Caroline Teames
11/18/2015
Video:French Rafales in US
Posted in HOME, Video | Tagged french air force, French Rafales, Rafale

Will the Indian Fighter Decision Downselect be Implemented Prior to the 2014 Elections?

Posted on May 30, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
05/30/2012
The editor of Force magazine is concerned about the ability of the MOD to get the new plane into the Indian Air Force inventory in a timely manner.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged india, Rafale

Why did India choose the Rafale?

Posted on May 29, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
05/29/2012
An interview with Vikramjit S. Chopra, Managing Editor of Vayu Aerospace and Defense Review
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Dassault, india, Rafale

Brazil, India and the Global Fighter Market

Posted on April 6, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
04/06/2012
India’s downselect of the Rafale and the possible selection by Brazil of the same aircraft could have some game changing qualities.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Brazil, combat aircraft, Dassault, Embraer, india, Rafale

Brazil’s Fighter Decision: A Strategic Opportunity

Posted on March 28, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
03/28/2012
Does the Dog Ate my Homework make it as a strategic response to the evolving global arms market?
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Brazil, Gripen, Kenneth Maxwell, Rafale, Super Hornet
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