Parliament approves four-year extension for Rafale fighter jet support contract

Parliament approved an extension to the Rafale fighter jet support contract, aiming to maintain high availability for the next four years. The bill, passed today, modifies the existing contract to extend support services and increase flight hours. The ruling party and two smaller parties voted in favor, while several opposition parties voted against. Opposition parties criticized the government for not providing full details of the contract, citing a lack of transparency regarding sensitive annexes.