France’s first Falcon 8X Archange spy jet enters military testing

Dassault Aviation's inaugural Falcon 8X Archange signals intelligence aircraft has arrived at Évreux-Fauville Air Base 105 in Normandy, France. This marks the beginning of a critical phase for the aircraft as it transitions into military testing operations. The Archange is specifically designed to fulfill roles within French intelligence gathering capabilities. Initial assessments will focus on evaluating the aircraft’s performance and suitability for its intended missions. Representatives from AeroTime reported that this represents a significant step forward for France’s surveillance technology.