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Thursday, February 12, 2009

France to deliver Rafale plane to Kuwait before year-end

Dassault RafaleFrance and Kuwait are expected to conclude an agreement on the delivery of French Rafale fighter planes before the end of this year, French President Nicholas Sarkozy said here Wednesday.

Speaking at a press conference, Sarkozy said within the framework of friendship between the two countries, the defense ministers of France and Kuwait would hold talks to conclude an agreement for the delivery of Rafale Multi-Role Combat Fighters, frigates, and an anti-missile defense system that would "all contribute to Kuwait's security."

The deadline for the agreement has been set for the end of the year, and 14 to 28 planes will be delivered, he said, adding that "for Kuwait that is not the end of the story."

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  1. Pete18/2/09 23:52

    Looks more like a way of adjusting Kuwait's excessively positive, oil induced balance of trade with France.

    I don't expect Kuwaiti pilots, who are protected by the USAF assets in the region to do much actual flying.

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