Rafale Defeats F-35 in Live Simulation

⊲ FLYING ⊳ During NATO’s Trident Atlantic 25 exercise in June over Finland, a French Dassault Rafale fighter jet achieved a simulated kill against a U.S. F-35A. The French Air and Space Force released video footage showing the Rafale locking onto the stealth aircraft and simulating a missile launch. The same jet also scored a simulated victory over a Finnish F-18, prompting discussion around close-range engagement advantages in modern air combat scenarios.
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