A mid-air collision involving two Rafale fighter jets occurred on August 14 in the Meurthe-et-Moselle region, near the border with Vosges, France.

The incident involved aircraft from the Rafale Transformation Squadron based at Saint-Dizier.

One pilot successfully ejected and was found unharmed, while the search continues for the instructor and trainee pilot from the second jet.

The local prefecture has activated the departmental operational center and initiated the SATER plan to support military search efforts.

Various agencies, including the local gendarmerie and fire services, are involved in the search operations.

The military has stated that all pilots involved are French nationals, and an investigation into the cause of the collision is underway.