Serbia Acquires 12 New Rafale Jet Fighters for €2.7 Billion

Serbia has decided to purchase 12 new Rafale jet fighters from France's Dassault Aviation, as announced by President Aleksandar Vucic. The deal, worth €2.7 billion, will be paid in two tranches of €420 million in 2024 and 2025. The delivery date of the jets remains unspecified.

Serbia has confirmed the acquisition of 12 Rafale jet fighters from France’s Dassault Aviation at a cost of €2.7 billion, according to an announcement by President Aleksandar Vucic on Thursday.

Following a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, Vucic disclosed that the payment for the aircraft will be made in two tranches of €420 million each in the years 2024 and 2025.

However, he did not reveal when the newly procured Rafales would be delivered to Serbia.