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In a groundbreaking achievement that marks a new chapter in international military aviation cooperation, the U.S. Navy's E-2D Advanced Hawkeye has successfully completed aerial refueling operations with three different French military aircraft platforms during summer 2025. This historic first not only demonstrates the aircraft's enhanced operational capabilities but also strengthens the strategic partnership between French and American naval aviation forces, setting new standards for interoperability in modern warfare. A Breakthrough in Global Airpower The milestone achievement occurred through extensive testing conducted by the French Navy and Air Force in collaboration with the U.S. Navy's E-2/C-2 Airborne Command & Control Systems Program Office (PMA-231) and France's Direction Générale de l'Armement (DGA)¹. The testing program involved three distinct French aircraft platforms: the Rafale M fighter jet equipped with the advanced...