According to a press release published by MBDA on March 19, 2021, Admiral Pierre Vandier – Chief of Staff of the French Navy, and Air Force General Philippe Lavigne – Chief of Staff of the French Air and Space Force, jointly approved the entry into operational service of the Rafale F3-R fighter jet.
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| Rafale F3-R fighter jet (Picture source: Twitter account of Ministry of Armed Forces) |
