TR Small Aerial Drones & Loitering Ammunitions

[Philip the Arab]

Is it confirmed?

They do not even own the Rafale yet, there is one in France for integration and testing but no formally deliveries have begun.

Presentation of the first United Arab Emirates Rafale - Group News

Wednesday January 29, 2025, took place the presentation of the first United Arab Emirates Rafale. © Dassault Aviation - A. Bonfort

www.dassault-aviation.com

This first F4 Rafale for the UAE, produced in line with the contract schedule, will remain at Dassault Aviation’s Flight Test Center to perform flight tests in view of the first deliveries to the UAE Air Force & Air Defence which are scheduled at the end of 2026.

 

[mTT]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2058172337220882645

SUNA (Sudan News Agency) had shared the video of the AKINCI that was shot down in previous months. This image was also taken from that video. SUNA has not published any report regarding the new footage.

 

[Oublious]

They do not even own the Rafale yet, there is one in France for integration and testing but no formally deliveries have begun.

Presentation of the first United Arab Emirates Rafale - Group News

Wednesday January 29, 2025, took place the presentation of the first United Arab Emirates Rafale. © Dassault Aviation - A. Bonfort

www.dassault-aviation.com

This first F4 Rafale for the UAE, produced in line with the contract schedule, will remain at Dassault Aviation’s Flight Test Center to perform flight tests in view of the first deliveries to the UAE Air Force & Air Defence which are scheduled at the end of 2026.

UAE accepts first Rafale combat aircraft

The first of 80 Dassault Rafale combat aircraft have been formally handed over to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), it was announced on 29 January.

www.janes.com

 

[Tornadoss]

I doubt it's a Rafale.

 

[KhanOfEurasia]

It look more likely like a Hongdu L-15, the Ethiopia recieved the first Aircraft of this Type in 2022. The Ethiopian Airforce use the L-15 as Trainer and Light Attack Aircraft.

 

[begturan]

It looks like CH-6 rather than L-15 because one of the engines separates from the fuselage as the plane falling. Based on the aircraft's physical characteristics, low speed and the crash falling maneuvers, I thought it was highly likely that this was an unmanned aerial vehicle similar to the CH-6. What are your opinions?

Exclusive: CH-6 drone makes debut at Airshow China, ‘powerful UAV affordable, reliable’ - Global Times

www.globaltimes.cn