Qatar: F-16, Rafale or JAS 39 Gripen?note

French President Nicolas Sarkozy is said to have not yet ruled out the possibility of placing an offer with the Qataris for the Rafale aircraft. The following 415-report sheds light on the subject and tells what makes President Sarkozy maintain hope and how the Qataris are approaching the Rafale option. It also tells what about the other options: the F-16, Eurofighter Typhoon and JAS 39 Gripen.