Serbia Acquires 12 New Rafale Jet Fighters for €2.7 Billion
Serbia has decided to purchase 12 new Rafale jet fighters from France's Dassault Aviation, as announced by President Aleksandar Vucic. The deal, worth €2.7 billion, will be paid in two tranches of €420 million in 2024 and 2025. The delivery date of the jets remains unspecified.
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Serbia has confirmed the acquisition of 12 Rafale jet fighters from France's Dassault Aviation at a cost of €2.7 billion, according to an announcement by President Aleksandar Vucic on Thursday.
Following a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, Vucic disclosed that the payment for the aircraft will be made in two tranches of €420 million each in the years 2024 and 2025.
However, he did not reveal when the newly procured Rafales would be delivered to Serbia.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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