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French Rafales begin 40-day Pegase 2026 deployment from the Arctic to the Indo-Pacific

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Four French Air and Space Force Rafale fighters have begun a 40-day global flight, traveling from the Arctic through the Indo-Pacific. The Pegase 2026 mission is intended to demonstrate France’s military reach while strengthening cooperation with international partners.

Discovered 2026-09-11T04:55:01.828356-07:00 | 2026-09-11T04:55:01.828356-07:00

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  • The deployment demonstrates France’s ability to project fighter power across a long-range, multi-theater mission spanning the Arctic and Indo-Pacific.
  • The 40-day flight uses operational presence to reinforce military cooperation and alliance relationships beyond Europe.
  • The mission provides a visible measure of the Rafale’s role in France’s overseas power-projection strategy.

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