France confirms Rafale fighter jet sales to Qatar

France and Qatar have reached a deal over the sale of 24 Rafale fighter jets.

The agreement worth some 6.3 billion euros is the third of its kind for Dassault Aviation after deals to sell Rafales to Egypt and India.

The package also includes MBDA missiles and the training of 36 Qatari pilots and 100 technicians by the French army.

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