TMor,
What became Typhoon was, from a UK PoV, originally an RAFG F-4 and Jaguar replacement.
Ok... According to the books, history's really a mess...
As I was giving news about Rafale, GBU-12 and GBU-22 are under qualification on Rafale (still without laser pod). Up to 6 of these weapons can be brought by the aircraft, versus only two for a Mirage 2000. The Rafale also has a much greater range. Three aircraft are to be sent next month in Afghanistan (in addition of the two first Marine F2).
http://www.ec17provence.org/