Commander of the UAE Air Force and Air Defense (UAE-AFAD) Major General Staff Pilot Rashid Al-Shamsi met with the Chief of Staff of the French Air and Space Force General Jérôme Bellanger on 1/6/2025 in Abu Dhabi.
The following note provides an overview of key aspects in this regard, including:
- The main objectives behind the meeting
- Core defense topics discussed, including regional aerial threats and system upgrades
- The status of the UAE-France Rafale agreement and prospects for expanded bilateral cooperation
