On May 4, 2021, the Arab Republic of Egypt announced its decision to acquire an additional 30 Rafales for the country’s air force. This latest order, which was made in November 2021, comes on top of an initial contract signed in 2015.
On November 25, 2021, Croatia signed a government‑to‑government contract for the acquisition of 12 Rafales from the French Air and Space Force. The country also signed a three‑year logistics support contract with Dassault Aviation. Croatia is the company’s fifth export customer for the Rafale, and the second in Europe to make this sovereign choice, as well as a first‑time Dassault Aviation customer.
On February 10, 2022, Indonesia signed a two‑phase contract for 42 Rafales (6 plus 36). The deal provides for delivery of a comprehensive solution, including training, logistical support and offsets. Indonesia is a first‑time customer for Dassault Aviation and its second Rafale customer in the Indo‑Pacific region.