Entrance
in the order book
of the Rafale contract
p
bear
United Arab Emirates
(Saint Cloud, the
19
April 2022)
– Today we received the first installment of the contract for the acquisition by the United Arab Emirates of 80 Rafale.
Signed on December 3, 2021 in the presence of the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed ben Zayed Al Nahyan, this contract, by its exceptional scope, attests to the technological expertise of Dassault Aviation , unique operational qualities of the Rafale, and illustrates the power of the strategic partnership between the United Arab Emirates and France.
It bears witness to the historical and privileged relationship that has bound Dassault Aviation and the United Arab Emirates Air Force & Air Defense (UAE AF & AD) since its creation and reaffirms its satisfaction with Dassault aircraft as evidenced by the modernization of the Mirage 2000-9.
“The Rafale demonstrates through its
qualities
obvious operational and its export success that it
today is a real ‘
game
switch’
on the global geopolitical scene and an undisputed tool in the service of independence and sovereignty. Dassault Aviation is fully mobilized to support the United Arab Emirates in their sovereign power, their strategic challenges and their
ambitious vision of the future
»
,
said Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation.
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ABOUT DASSAULT AVIATION:
With more than 10,000 military and civil aircraft delivered to more than 90 countries over the past century (including 2,500 Falcons), Dassault Aviation has recognized know-how and experience in the design, development, sale and support for all types of aircraft, from the Rafale combat aircraft to the high-end Falcon family of business jets, including military drones and space systems. In 2021, Dassault Aviation’s turnover amounted to 7.2 billion euros. The Group has 12,400 employees.
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CONTACTS
HURRY
:
Institutional communication
Stéphane Fort – Tel. : +33 (0)1 47 11 86 90 – [email protected]
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military communications
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