France confirms deal with Greece for six more Rafale fighters: Defence ministry

France confirms deal with Greece for six more Rafale fighters: Defence ministry

Rafale F4 standard

Franceon Sunday confirmed thatGreecehad agreed to buysixmoreof itsRafalejets, bringing to 24 the number of Frenchfighterssold to Athens for billions of euros.

"Excellent news:Greecehas just announced its intention to acquiresixadditional Rafales. Together, we are working to build true European autonomy," FrenchDefenceMinister Florence Parly tweeted.