France deploys Rafale jets on 40,000-km tri-continent mission via Arctic route
France has launched the Pegase 26 mission, sending Rafale fighter jets on a 40,000-kilometer journey spanning three continents. The mission demonstrates France's capacity to conduct rapid long-range operations across vast distances. A notable feature of the deployment is its use of an unconventional northern Arctic route, highlighting strategic geographic reach. Aerial refueling is a key component, strengthening interoperability with allied partner nations. The mission signals France's commitment to reinforcing global security partnerships from the Arctic to the Indo-Pacific region.
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