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(Reuters) - The chief executive of Dassault Aviation said the firm was close to signing the first export contact for its Rafale fighter jets, according to an interview published in Le Figaro on Saturday.

Two industry sources told Reuters Egypt was discussing the purchase of 24 Rafale jets and a Fremm frigate from the French defence company, following a report in daily Les Echos, estimating the deal at 5 to 6 billion euros.

"The discussions are at a very advanced stage," said one of the sources.

CEO Eric Trappier declined to specify the country involved, but told Le Figaro there were "still several steps to cross" regarding a sale to Egypt.

"We have several prospects in the Middle East that are very active," he added.

Qatar is in talks with the company over firm orders for 24 of the jets and options for 12 more.

Dassault has also been trying to sell the Rafale to India since New Delhi chose the company over other foreign plane manufacturers in 2012.

But disagreements over cost and work-sharing have slowed talks over the sale of 126 of the fighters, while India's weakening economy has stretched government finances.

In December, the Indian defence ministry said the defence ministers of both France and India had agreed to finalise the sale in the deal worth an estimated $15 billion.

"We are conducting in-depth work with India in a very complex dossier in terms of industrial assembly," Trappier added. "And we have Rafale campaigns even further on, including in Europe."

Dassault says close to signing first Rafale export deal - Le Figaro| Reuters
 
After a rigged show over Libyan sky, sales orders coming.
 
(Reuters) - The chief executive of Dassault Aviation said the firm was close to signing the first export contact for its Rafale fighter jets, according to an interview published in Le Figaro on Saturday.

Two industry sources told Reuters Egypt was discussing the purchase of 24 Rafale jets and a Fremm frigate from the French defence company, following a report in daily Les Echos, estimating the deal at 5 to 6 billion euros.

"The discussions are at a very advanced stage," said one of the sources.

CEO Eric Trappier declined to specify the country involved, but told Le Figaro there were "still several steps to cross" regarding a sale to Egypt.

"We have several prospects in the Middle East that are very active," he added.

Qatar is in talks with the company over firm orders for 24 of the jets and options for 12 more.

Dassault has also been trying to sell the Rafale to India since New Delhi chose the company over other foreign plane manufacturers in 2012.

But disagreements over cost and work-sharing have slowed talks over the sale of 126 of the fighters, while India's weakening economy has stretched government finances.

In December, the Indian defence ministry said the defence ministers of both France and India had agreed to finalise the sale in the deal worth an estimated $15 billion.

"We are conducting in-depth work with India in a very complex dossier in terms of industrial assembly," Trappier added. "And we have Rafale campaigns even further on, including in Europe."

Dassault says close to signing first Rafale export deal - Le Figaro| Reuters
24 for 5-6 billion USD is a joke. Foolish . They can go for 40-50 Su 35 .
 
It doesn't say 24 for 5-6 billions,but for 24 Rafales and one Fremm (It includes Training etc. and probably ToT,who knows..)
Even if a deal is signed,i won't trust it til the first jet is delivered. :partay:
End of the day 5-6 billion for 24 jets . May be oil rich Arabs can . I dint think why should buy Rafale instead of Pak FA , F35 or even Su 35 .
 
End of the day 5-6 billion for 24 jets . May be oil rich Arabs can . I dint think why should buy Rafale instead of Pak FA , F35 or even Su 35 .

Different class of Aircraft
 
France is humiliating India so badly. Now India has no choice but come back to the bargaining table and beg.
 
Sounds like the deal is either done or very very close to signing. Especially when PM Modi will be flying in rafale.

France is humiliating India so badly. Now India has no choice but come back to the bargaining table and beg.
@SelfServeFive .. Why dont u SELF-SERVE your way outta here.:haha:
 
Goodluck to Egypt, UAE or whoever is buying Rafale.
They will need it when dealing with Dassault :D
 
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