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UAE withdraws from Rafale F5 funding deal with France

5 Apr 2026 · 16:06 ISTafter close1 source ↓written by the desknot a recommendation

cost alone: €5 billion
of the F5: 100 units

The UAE has withdrawn from the co-funding deal for the Rafale F5 fighter jet, leaving France to bear the €5 billion cost alone. This shift may hinder France's ability to sell Rafale jets in the Gulf region and could impact India's plans to acquire over 100 units of the F5 variant. 🇮🇳💼

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UAE withdraws from Rafale F5 funding deal with France

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