February 05, 2022 Military Aviation News

France to help UAE to protect airspace

02/05/2022

France will provide military support to the UAE to protect their airspace against any intrusion, the French Armed Forces Minister Florence Parly said on Friday. The French minister said that Rafale combat aircraft, which belong to France’s permanent organization based in Abu Dhabi, are engaged alongside the UAE armed forces in surveillance, detection and interception missions when necessary.

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US State Department approves $4.21bn F-16 aircraft sale to Jordan

02/05/2022

The US State Department has approved a potential foreign military sale (FMS) of F-16 fighter jets and related equipment to Jordan. The possible sale is estimated to cost around $4.21bn. Following the approval, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified US Congress regarding the move. The Government of Jordan previously placed a request for 12 F-16 C Block 70 aircraft and four F-16 D Block 70 aircraft.

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