Rafale just the ticket - but F-35 set to lose out
The UAE’s recent order for 80 Rafales was a very long time coming and, when it did arrive, it was something of a surprise to most observers, who had been watching an Emirati order for the F-35 order emerge and firm up. Following the Rafale order, announced on December 3 2021, the planned F-35A procurement initially remained on track.