France announces additional orders for Rafale fighter jets
France's president said Tuesday the nation will increase its orders for Rafale fighter jets amid efforts across Europe to boost its defense in case the US scales back its presence or withdraws from the continent.
“I want to tell you that the Air and Space Force will receive additional Rafale orders. This is imperative in the current context – an absolute necessity,” Emmanuel Macron said, stressing that they would “increase” and “accelerate” Rafale orders.
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