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Dassault Aviation Marks 50 Years in UAE
Dassault has the Rafale C combat aircraft and 2000LXS business jet on static display
Dassault at Dubai Airshow 2023
Dassault has the Rafale C combat aircraft and 2000LXS business jet on static display at Dubai Airshow 2023. (Photo: David McIntosh)

Dassault Aviation is marking the 50th anniversary partnering with the UAE during the 2023 edition of the Dubai Airshow as it builds its presence in the Gulf region across military, civil, and services portfolios.

Dassault’s relationship with the UAE dates back to 1973 with its Mirage 5 and now encompasses a fleet of Mirage 2000-9s with 80 Rafales on order slated for delivery beginning in 2027. The aircraft has built a strong foothold in the region with orders from Egypt and Qatar as well.