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Dassault Scores Rafale Service Contract

December 15 2008

France

France's military aviation agency (SIMMAD) has signed a 10-year contract with Dassault Aviation to service and maintain the air force and navy's combined fleet of 120 Rafale aircraft, Defense News reports.

The "Rafale Care" contract covers all the aircraft functions except the engine, radar, countermeasures and weapon systems, said a spokesman for the French company.

Under the terms of the contract, Dassault also committed to bringing down the cost of flight hours for the...

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