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- France's Dassault Aviation may not be able to meet demand for its Rafale fighter jet.
- The Rafale has become popular with India and several Middle Eastern nations.
- It's a national fighter jet limited by French resources, an aviation expert argued.
France's Rafale fighter has become so popular that the manufacturer may not be able to meet demand, according to a British think tank. And that could have global implications for nations looking to build up their air forces amid conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, but who want to avoid the political strings attached to the purchase of Russian or US combat aircraft.