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Thursday, November 17, 2011

UAE Criticizes 'Unworkable' French Fighter Bid

RafaleFrance's Dassault Aviation is seeking unacceptable terms for the sale of up to 60 Rafale fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates, a senior Emirati military official said Wednesday, casting serious doubt on the future of the highly anticipated arms deal.

The comments from the deputy supreme commander of the UAE's armed forces, Sheik Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, come just days after a different European defense firm unexpectedly said it had been asked by the Emirati air force to assemble a rival fighter bid.

Dassault has been in talks with the UAE for years in an effort to sell the Rafale, which is currently used only by France. Dassault has marketed the twin-engine plane to several countries but has yet to find an overseas buyer.

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