Saudi Arabia is reportedly considering a large number of French-made Dassault Rafale fighter jets.
In July, Germany announced it would not allow additional Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets to be delivered Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi air force's 72 Eurofighters are its second most numerous fighter type behind its US-made F-15s.
Bandar Algaloud/ReutersIn the near-term, Saudi Arabia may find Rafales more burdensome than beneficial, given its extensive investment in US and British aircraft.
A Saudi Air Force F-15 taxis for takeoff at King Faisal Air Base in February 2021.
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