UAE buys record 80 Rafale jets



  • The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has signed 14 billion Euros of agreement with France for 80 Rafale warplanes. This is the biggest international order ever made for the Rafale jets.
  • UAE and France recently inked a 17 billion Euros deal. Under the deal, UAE is to buy 80 Rafale jets and 12 Caracal military transport helicopters.The deal will support 7,000 jobs in France. 
  • Also, it will guarantee the supply chain of Dassault Aviation – made aircraft till 2031.
  • For observation: The UAE rival Qatar had recently bought 36 Rafale jets from France.

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