UAE: Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed, Dassault and the Rafalenote

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces General Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan described Dassault’s proposal for the Rafale aircraft as being “uncompetitive and unworkable”, during his visit yesterday (Nov. 16, 2011) to Dubai Air Show 2011 (Nov. 13-17). The following 430-word report sheds light on the subject and tells what about Sheikh Mohammad’s position and whether it is definitive or not.