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Cerfia indicated, citing Les Échos, that France is accelerating the development of its future combat aircraft following the abandonment of the Franco-German SCAF program. According to the report, the air force plans to start the production of the Rafale F5, nicknamed "Super Rafale," as early as December, equipped with modernized detection systems featuring AI, a new engine, and a missile intended for nuclear deterrence. Cerfia also reported that France is preparing its own future combat aircraft, the ACF, with work planned to begin in 2027 and an operational development phase starting in 2029. The HypAIRion program was expected to enable fighter jets and drones to operate together using AI, with the first flight combining a Rafale with a targeted drone scheduled for 2028. The report added that the goal was to increase the fighter fleet to at least 230 aircraft by 2035, compared to about 130 today. These projects remain contingent on the adoption of the 2027 budget, which foresees up to 3 billion euros in orders for the Rafale F5 and 2.7 billion euros in authorizations for its successor, according to Cerfia. #ArméeDeLAir #Aéronautique #DéfenseNationale (translated)

The law stated that the government must reconcile the necessary funding for the defense of territorial integrity with wage demands and budget constraints. It stated that no public servant could claim a right superior to that of others and called for national solidarity, equity, and a sense of responsibility in times of war to prevail. It also presented the defense of the homeland as a strategic priority. The message mentioned RDC Finance, the Prime Minister's Office of the DRC, Muadi Laeticia, and Patrick Lokala. #DéfenseNationale #Solidarité #Équité (translated)