# France and UAE revive plans to develop upgraded Rafale fighter

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- Reuters, 2026-10-23 21:45 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/france-uae-revive-rafale-warplane-development-amid-french-budget-woes-2026-10-23/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6adbd5658aa25d000136388f

> France and the United Arab Emirates have revived plans to jointly develop an upgraded Rafale fighter jet after talks stalled earlier this year, officials said. The move gives Paris a new chance to advance its flagship defence programme.