When will the Rafals replace Mirage? The dilemma of French aviation

At the beginning of 2024, the French Air Force had 234 combat jets including 34 Mirage 2000-6 and Mirage 2000B fighter engines and 152 multitasking aircraft: 60 Mirage 2000D (designated primarily for impact roles), 51 Rafale B and 41 Rafale C. In addition, there are 42 more Rafale M in the French Navy.