UAE, France and the Rafale dealnote

The talks between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and France on a deal for 63 Rafale fighter jets are said to be stalling as both sides fail to find a solution to what to do with the 60 Mirage 2000-9 jets in service with the UAE Air Force. The following 320-word report focuses on the issue and tells how the Emiratis are assessing the situation. It also tells how and why the Emiratis are proceeding with the talks.