A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., arrives at Andersen AFB, Guam, Jan. 17, 2025, in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1. The United States is an Indo-Pacific nation and will remain engaged in the region to support U.S. allies and partners in the goal of maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert M. Trujillo)

A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., is serviced at Andersen AFB, Guam, Jan. 17 2025, in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1. The United States supports the vision of the Indo-Pacific as a free and open region composed of nations that adhere to the international rules-based order. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert M. Trujillo)

A U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules aircraft equipped with the modular airborne firefighting system sits postured for wildland firefighting operations from Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Port Hueneme, California, Jan. 17, 2025. Wildland Firefighting is part of U.S. Northern Command’s Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission. The USNORTHCOM works with local, state, and federal partners to anticipate requirements, alert forces, and position people and equipment to support response to disasters and emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bailee A. Darbasie)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 18, 2025) Two F-35B II fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, land on the flight deck the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 18. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sam McNeely)

An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the “Fighting Redcocks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 20, 2025. Nimitz is underway in 3rd Fleet conducting routine training operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Hannah Kantner)

An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Jan. 21, 2025. Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kenneth Ostas)

On December 27, 2024 the General Directorate of Armament (DGA) received the 14th and last Rafale of the year, at standard F4.1, on the site of Dassault Aviation in Mérignac (Gironde).
The aircraft is the 26th of a batch of 39 aircraft scheduled to be delivered to the Air and Space Force by the end of 2025, to strengthen our capabilities.
What is the standard Rafale F4.1? This is primarily a major advancement in air combat, including:
✔️ a new Scorpio helmet visor;
✔️ An improvement in the firing line for the Meteor missile;
✔️ strengthened protection against cyber threats;
✔️ Increased capacity for data exchange between Rafale
✔️ An evolution of sensors and connectivity systems.
(Photo courtesy of the Armée de l'Air et de l'Espace)