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December 6, 2021 | International, Aerospace

Tournée dans le Golfe | La France vend 80 avions Rafale aux Émirats, Macron chez MBS samedi

Les Émirats arabes unis ont signé vendredi un accord pour acquérir 80 avions de combat Rafale, une commande record pour l’avion de chasse entré en service en 2004, à l’occasion de la visite à Dubaï du président français Emmanuel Macron.

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