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The French government delivered the first of 80 Rafale jets purchased by the UAE this week, in a deal that highlights the competition between France and the U.S. for influence in the Arabian Gulf. At a ceremonial event held at Dassault’s facilities in Istres, southern France, Dassault’s president and French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu handed over a Rafale F-4 fighter jet, tail number 1101, to UAE Defense Minister Mohammed bin Mubarak Al-Mazrouei. This marks a significant milestone in the agreement between the two nations, which includes the purchase of 80 Rafale fighter jets and 12 ‘Caracal’ helicopters for €16 billion.

Qatar might have quietly resumed negotiations with Washington over a potential purchase of the F-35 stealth fighter, according to a report. According to repot on December 15, 2025, Qatar has reopened discussions with the United States over a potential acquisition of the F-35 stealth fighter jet, reviving a bid that was rejected roughly five years ago and signaling a possible shift in U.S. policy toward fighter jet sales in the Middle East. The talks are described as already underway and more advanced than in earlier attempts, taking place at a time when the United States is also potentially considering F-35 sales to other countries in the region, including Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - The Trump administration is considering a Saudi Arabian request to buy as many as 48 F-35 fighter jets, a potential multi-billion-dollar deal that has cleared a key Pentagon hurdle ahead of a visit by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, two sources familiar with the matter said. A sale would mark a significant policy shift, potentially altering the military balance in the Middle East and testing Washington's definition of maintaining Israel's "qualitative military edge."

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A tragic incident involving two Japanese navy helicopters has resulted in one confirmed fatality and the disappearance of seven crew members, following what is believed to be a collision prior to their descent into the Pacific Ocean during training exercises at night. The Maritime Self-Defense Force deployed two SH-60K helicopters, each with a crew of four, which lost contact late Saturday night near Torishima Island, situated approximately 600 kilometers (370 miles) south of Tokyo, during their nighttime training operations. Defense Minister Minoru Kihara has stated that one body has been recovered, while search efforts continue for the remaining seven missing individuals. The precise cause of the crash remains undetermined; however, officials have indicated a probable collision between the two helicopters, as articulated by Kihara. In light of the incident, Adm. Ryo Sakai, the chief of staff of the navy, has declared a suspension of all SH-60 training activities pending an ongoing investigation and the establishment of safety measures. During the recovery operations, investigators successfully retrieved a flight data recorder, components from each helicopter’s rotor blades, and debris thought to belong to both aircraft, suggesting that the SH-60Ks may have been in close proximity prior to the collision. In response to the unresolved status of the missing crew members, search and rescue operations have been significantly increased, involving the deployment of 12 warships and seven aircraft. Additionally, vessels and aircraft from the Japanese coast guard are actively participating in the extensive search efforts.

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