French Air Force Rafale F3-R Gains IOC

摘要

THE ARMEE de I'Air (AdlA/French Air Force) has declared initial operational capability (IOC) with its F3-R-standarc Dassault Rafale multi-role fighter. AdlA formally accepted its first F3-R example in July 2019 and it officially received its IOC on December 6. The F3-R variant was contracted in 2013 and is the result of a joint venture between Dassault Aviation, MBDA, Safran and Thales. AdlA is now able to employ the Rafale F3-R in airspace protection, nuclear deterrence and interventions missions.