Rafale maker invests ₹1,800 cr in Harmattan AI to develop AI-powered air combat systems

French aerospace major Dassault Aviation, which makes the Rafale fighter jets, is leading a $200 million (over ₹1,800 crore) funding round in startup Harmattan AI. The collaboration will support the development of AI capabilities in Dassault Aviation's future air combat systems, including drones, the firms said. Notably, Dassault is working on a new version of its Rafale, the Rafale F5.