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France orders early development of Rafale F5 radar, engine and electronic-warfare systems

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France has ordered early development work for five Rafale F5 systems, including the RBE2-XG radar, SPECTRA F5 electronic-warfare suite and M88 T-REX engine. The activity establishes the core technology package ahead of the next-generation Rafale standard’s launch.

Discovered 2026-09-15T06:21:55.466953-07:00 | 2026-09-15T06:21:55.466953-07:00

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  • The work defines critical elements of Rafale F5, spanning sensing, electronic warfare and propulsion rather than a single subsystem upgrade.
  • Early investment in the RBE2-XG, SPECTRA F5 and M88 T-REX provides visibility into France’s roadmap for sustaining and advancing its Rafale combat-aircraft capability.

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