French KC-130J Refuels Rafale Fighter for First Time in UAE Exercise
In a significant operational milestone, a French Air & Space Force KC-130J Super Hercules successfully refueled a Dassault Rafale fighter jet in flight for the first time during the Gulf25 exercise between France and the UAE. The demonstration, conducted from Air Base 104 Al Dhafra, expands the KC-130J's operational envelope beyond its primary roles supporting special operations and helicopter refueling.