Timeline
8 events · 1985–2018
Every event is drawn from the entries’ own development histories — a view of the content, not a second dataset. Click a designation to open its entry.
1980s
France withdraws from the European programme
Over leadership and carrier requirements, moving to independent development.
Rafale A demonstrator first flight
1990s
Rafale C first flight
2000s
Carrier variant enters service first
The navy variant preceded the air force's, reflecting the priority carrier requirements held throughout the programme.
Six-nation development agreement signed
2010s
RBE2-AA AESA fielded
First operational on the Gripen
Integration completed on Typhoon and Rafale