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  "publishedAt": "2026-02-20T02:27:42.000Z",
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    "Before Rafale: The French Fighter Jet That India Wanted – But It Never Took Off. A Look at Dassault Mirage 4000",
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  "textContent": "Dassault Aviation’s Rafale is arguably one of the most versatile 4.5-generation fighter jets. Although it initially struggled to secure export orders, the French combat aircraft has experienced high demand over the past few years. The Rafale entered operational service with the French Navy in 2001 and with the French Air Force in 2004. However, Dassault received […]\n\nThe post Before Rafale: The French Fighter Jet That India Wanted – But It Never Took Off. A Look at Dassault Mirage 4000 appeared first on EURASIAN TIMES.",
  "title": "Before Rafale: The French Fighter Jet That India Wanted – But It Never Took Off. A Look at Dassault Mirage 4000"
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