Croatia received its first six Rafale fighter jets on 25 April 2024 , and the final jet was delivered on 25 April 2025.

Delivery timeline

  • First six aircraft: 25 April 2024.
  • Seventh aircraft: 21 November 2024.
  • Final 12th aircraft: 25 April 2025.

Quick context

The 12-jet delivery completed Croatia’s Rafale squadron and replaced the country’s MiG-21 fleet.