France hopeful of sale of 60 Rafale jets to UAE

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France said on Friday it was pleased with the progress of what could be the first sale of Dassault Aviation's (AVMD.PA) Rafale fighter jets to a foreign buyer after the United Arab Emirates detailed its requirements.

"The President, who is closely following the talks that are under way with the United Arab Emirates for the purchase of 60 Rafale planes, is pleased that the dossier is making progress," the Elysee palace said in a statement.

Earlier on Friday, state news agency WAM said the UAE military had told France of its requirements for the fighter.