Today the first 6 Dassault Rafale F3R fighters arrived to Greece. Back in January 2021 this country bought a total of 18 together with a weapon/support package. The fleet was to combine brand new and second hand aircraft:
- New: 2 two-seat Rafale B and 4 ssingle-seat Rafale C
- Second hand: 2 two-seat Rafale B and 10 single-seat Rafale C
The contract value was approximately 1920 million €, and the weapons package 400 million €. The first 3 aircraft had already been delivered, but they remained in France to be used in training. Deliveries will last until June 2023.
30% of the payment will be carried out at the start of the contract, the other 30% 6 months later, when deliveries start. The 400 million $ weapons package will be paid in 6 years.
The fleet could grow soon, as the Greek Parliament is likely to approve the acquisition of another 6 Rafale. This contract was the first success for Dassault in Europe, and provides work for another 5 years. The French Air Force has already signed a contract to acquire the 12 aircraft sold to Greece.
References:
- https://www.reuters.com/
- https://twitter.com/SafranEngines/
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