Current location:Global Gateway news portal > business
Croatian officials welcome the arrival of Rafale fighter jets purchased from France
Global Gateway news portal2024-05-21 23:34:49【business】9People have gathered around
IntroductionZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — The first six of a dozen Rafale multipurpose fighter jets purchased by Croati
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — The first six of a dozen Rafale multipurpose fighter jets purchased by Croatia from France landed at an air force base near Zagreb on Thursday with a welcome ceremony attended by top officials.
The deal, signed in 2021 with French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation, was said to be worth over a billion euros. In addition to the aircraft, the contract covered weapon systems, spare parts, logistics and training.
France is to deliver the remaining six jets in 2025. The acquisition will enable the Croatian Air Force to replace its outdated Soviet-designed Mikoyan MiG-21 fighters.
The Defense Ministry of Croatia, a NATO member, said the arrival of the aircraft from France piloted by Croatian crews is a historic moment for the country.
“This is a historic moment for Croatia, we realized our dream,” Croatia’s Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said at the ceremony, moments after the six Rafales landed on the runway in succession.
Address of this article:http://turkey.nanorelatosmagicos.com/news-40e799199.html
Very good!(5549)
Related articles
- Rays opening
- Kris Jenner launches eerily uncanny Christmas ornament of herself for $82
- China is sending a probe to get samples from the less
- Matt Wallace takes 1
- Storms damage homes in Oklahoma and Kansas. But in Houston, most power is restored
- Rangers shut out Nationals 6
- Campaign to legalize sports betting in Missouri gets help from mascots to haul voter signatures
- Global Citizen NOW urges investment in Sub
- Celebrity tequila brands, like George Clooney
- Washington adds four assistant coaches including Tony Bland, who was part of 2017 FBI probe
Popular articles
Recommended
Eleanor Tomlinson puts on a leggy display in sparkly black minidress as she joins co
Kris Jenner launches eerily uncanny Christmas ornament of herself for $82
Olivia Dunne teases fans on social media with multi
US college protests: Over 2,000 arrested during pro
Sale continues dominant run as Braves beat Padres 3
Chris Hemsworth shows off his chivalrous side as he offers his arm to support Anya Taylor
Chinese industrial robots earn global acclaim
USWNT legend Carli Lloyd reveals she is expecting her first child at age 41
Links
- Not just for trolls! Four
- Trial starts in conspiracy
- At least 15 killed in Israeli airstrikes on Rafah
- Chinese defense minister holds video call with US counterpart
- Arkansas teacher, 26, is charged with sexually assaulting 15
- UN Chinese Language Day celebrated in Tunisia
- Trial starts in conspiracy
- Chinese scientists use machine learning for precise Antarctic sea ice prediction
- I know who killed Jill Dando, says her Crimewatch co
- Chinese enterprises keen to expand int'l market: Trade council