French Government Reveals UAE Rafale Negotiation Timeline

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Dassault CEO Eric Trappier (center) looks on as French President Emmanuel Macron is greeted by Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince on Dec. 3.
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LYON—The recent, massive order for Rafale fighters took shape in late 2020 when the UAE asked the French government to start final negotiations with the aim of announcing a contract in November 2021, according to a French official. The order for 80 Rafales announced Dec. 3 benefitted from an...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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