Saudi RSAF, interest in Rafale fighter?note

There is talk that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz’ recent telephone conversation (30/9/21) with French President Emmanuel Macron was expected to be followed by the announcement of several steps aimed at reactivating the Saudi-French defense relations, particularly with regards to the Rafale file.

Is the command of the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) actually interested in acquiring Rafale fighters?

What are the views of Saudi decision-makers on this matter?

Tactical Report answers these questions and more in the following 434-word report.

[Fully reproduced in TR Weekly 28/43 – October 22, 2021]

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