Two French Pilots Killed in Mid-Air Rafale Jet Collision

The collision occurred during a training mission in northeastern France, leaving one pilot injured and prompting an investigation.

The crash involved two Rafale jets from Saint-Dizier air base during a combat maneuver.
The deceased were identified as Captain Sebastien Mabire and Lieutenant Matthis Laurens.
The surviving pilot ejected safely and sustained minor injuries.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu expressed condolences.
Military and judicial investigations are underway to determine the cause of the accident.