French Push for Rafale Stumbles, Kazakhstan Opts for Russian Su-30SM and TOR-M2.
Although “courted” by France to purchase Rafale fighter jets, the Kazakhstan Air Force has ultimately decided on the Russian-made Su-30SM fighter aircraft.
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Saudi Arabia Begins Effort to Acquire 54 Rafale Fighter Jets from France
Saudi Arabia is reported to be considering a proposal to acquire a total of 54 Rafale fighter jets manufactured by France for its air force after its efforts to obtain Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets were blocked by Germany.
Rafale ‘Shot Down’ by JF-17 “Thunder” in Turkish Exercise?
In June 2021, an air exercise involving air forces from Turkey, Pakistan, Azerbaijan, and Qatar called “Anatolian Eagle 2021” took place at a Turkish Air Force base in a coastal city in Konya, Turkey.
“Blocked from F-35, Saudi Arabia Contemplates Acquisition of 100-200 Rafale Fighter Jets”
Saudi Arabia is reportedly exploring the possibility of procuring between 100 and 200 Rafale fighter jets from the French aerospace firm Dassault Aviation, following the denial of its request to acquire the F-35 due to Washington’s steadfast commitment to uphold Israel’s military superiority in the Middle East.
Fierce Competition Between Rafale and Typhoon to Attract Bangladesh’s Interest
Rafale and Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets are fiercely competing to attract the interest of Bangladesh, which intends to acquire a squadron of Multi Role Combat Aircraft (MRCA) for its air force.