(Saint-Cloud, France, May 28, 2021) – Croatia has selected the Rafale for its Air Force,  following an international call for tenders as part of its Multi Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA)  program. 

The contract between the French and Croatian authorities will cover the acquisition of 12  Rafale previously in service with the French Air Force, as well as fleet support and training. 

Dassault Aviation and its partners are delighted with the choice of Croatia as a first-time user  of a “Dassault aircraft” and the fifth Rafale export customer, and thank the Croatian authorities  for their confidence. They commend the work done by the “France” team in the frame of the  call for tenders and actively support the French authorities in finalizing the signature of this 

contract.  

This latest success in a competition between European and U.S. aircraft confirms the  technological and operational superiority of the Rafale, latest-generation, combat proven,  multirole fighter. It also reinforces the Rafale’s position in the European Air Forces, making an  active contribution to European defense sovereignty. 

Source : Dassault Aviation