Egypt and UAE rethink Rafale deals after Rafales downed

An essential qualification. The Rafale Marine are now in a position to "refuel in flight" other aircraft, including the "F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet as well as the E/A-18G" aircraft.... Read more Good news for the Rafale who passes a new certification of the US Navy appeared first on Current Values.

The clashes between India and Pakistan, which lasted only four days, have had serious consequences for French defence giant Dassault. Indonesia cancelled a multi-billion dollar fighter jet deal with France after the Pakistani army shot down three Rafale fighter jets.

Egypt and UAE rethink Rafale deals after Rafales downed

According to reports from Islamabad, Pakistani J-10C jets—Chinese-made aircraft—used new long-range PL-15E missiles to take down the Indian planes beyond visual range. These developments prompted Egypt, a major Rafale operator, to reassess its ongoing aircraft deals with France, according to an intelligence report by Tactical Report. Although Egypt hasn't canceled its Rafale expansion plans, Cairo entered intense negotiations with France, demand…