Belgium, a potentially endless thread filled with wonders ,weird stuff and downright bizare facts.
But like a wiser man rightfully notices:
Are we still on thread...?
so here goes,
Like already said, the deal is not sealed just yet, it looks further from fact than initially the French claimed but closer than the EF consortium hoped.
Don't be surprised if all this is put a bid on longhold to aid Sarko with his campaign timing for his next presidential election.
and furthermore;
French Rafale UAE deal back on-report | Reuters
French Rafale UAE deal back on-report
Thu Feb 2, 2012 1:09pm EST
* La Tribune says Sarkozy could seal $10 bln deal by April
* Win in the UAE could pave way for Qatar, Kuwait
Feb 2 (Reuters) - France could seal a long-awaited deal for Dassault to sell at least 60 Rafale fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates by April, turning around what appeared to have been a lost cause, French newspaper La Tribune reported on Thursday.
The French-built jet emerged on Tuesday as preferred bidder in a $15 billion contest to supply India with 126 warplanes, lifting hopes for a sale that would boost French national pride and restore the lustre of its aviation sector.
Citing unidentified sources, the paper said on its website that President Nicolas Sarkozy would go to the UAE in March or early April when the contract is likely to be finalised.
So if all ,or most, goes well RAFALE and the French industry have potentially
3 or 4 new customers signed and sealed and Sarkozy will come out smelling as roses.
Just in time for elections end april begin may, talk about coincidence.