Rafale Losses, Crashes & Deliveries
Every recorded loss, crash, shoot-down, retirement and delivery involving the Rafale, each with a date and source. See the Rafale overview.
Rafale losses, crashes & deliveries
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JUL 152026
16× Rafale
Ordered
🇺🇦 Ukraine · France commits 16 Rafale to Ukraine alongside licensed production of SCALP and Aster-30 missiles.
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MAY 182026
3× Rafale
Delivered
🇮🇩 Indonesia · Second batch of three Rafale handed over at Halim Perdanakusuma, bringing the Indonesian fleet to six.
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FEB 122026
114× Rafale DH/EH
Ordered
🇮🇳 India · DAC approved purchase of 114 Rafale F4 jets; 18 fly-away, 96 assembled in India.
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JAN 232026
3× Rafale
Delivered
🇮🇩 Indonesia · First three Rafale F4 arrive at Roesmin Nurjadin Air Base, Pekanbaru, opening Indonesia 42-aircraft programme.
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NOV 282025
3× Rafale DM/EM
Delivered
🇪🇬 Egypt · Dassault delivers three more Rafale F3R to Egypt, taking the fleet to 29.
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NOV 282025
3× Rafale
Delivered
🇮🇩 Indonesia · First 3 aircraft formally accepted by TNI AU in France; ferry flight scheduled Jan 2026.
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OCT 92025
3× Rafale DM/EM
Delivered
🇪🇬 Egypt · Second-batch Rafale delivery included two single-seat EM10/EM11 and dual‑seat DM21 fighters.
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MAY 72025
Rafale DH/EH
Shot down
🇮🇳 India · One Rafale shot down by a Pakistanese J-10 figher during operation Sindoor.
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MAY 72025
Rafale EH
Shot down
🇮🇳 India · Rafale (callsign "Godzilla 4", tail BS001) crashed at Akalia Kalan, Bathinda, Punjab while returning to Ambala Air Force Station after Operation Sindoor strikes. Pakistan attributed the engagement to PAF No. 15 Squadron J-10C fighters with PL-15 missiles. The Washington Post …
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APR 292025
26× Rafale M
Ordered
🇮🇳 India · India signs a contract for 26 Rafale M carrier fighters for the Indian Navy.