Let’s speculate about future Rafale capabilities.

We all know that RBE2-AA is one of smallest 4.5th gen antennas, Captor-E mk1 seems to be more advanced at the moment with mk2 around the corner for Tranche 4. Some time ago articles were published about the upcoming Rafale F4, with a new RBE2-XG which should be based on GaN T/R module technology. Do you think this will put Rafale ahead of EF again in terms of radar technology?

https://www.gifas.fr/press-summary/lancement-de-l-etude-de-developpement-du-radar-rbe2-xg-qui-equipera-le-standard-f5-du-rafale

We all know that RBE2-AA is one of smallest 4.5th gen antennas, Captor-E mk1 seems to be more advanced at the moment with mk2 around the corner for Tranche 4. Some time ago articles were published about the upcoming Rafale F4, with a new RBE2-XG which should be based on GaN T/R module technology. Do you think this will put Rafale ahead of EF again in terms of radar technology?

https://www.gifas.fr/press-summary/lancement-de-l-etude-de-developpement-du-radar-rbe2-xg-qui-equipera-le-standard-f5-du-rafale