This 20-Year-Old French Jet Fighter Is Suddenly Outselling Rivals

France's Rafale jet fighter is outperforming rivals worldwide, except for Lockheed Martin's F-35, as it benefits from rising military spending and sanctions on Russian competitors.

May 13, 2023 . 10:24 AM

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France's Rafale jet fighter is outselling rivals worldwide, except for Lockheed Martin's F-35.
The Rafale is more than 20 years old but prized for its ability to carry large payloads of weapons.
Its popularity has boosted France's status in the international arms trade.
The war in Ukraine has opened up new opportunities for the Rafale.
France's share of global arms exports increased to 11% in the five-year period that ended in 2022.