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New Alliances And Global Realignment Impact Fighter Jet Selection
The selection of fighter aircraft by national governments is becoming increasingly influenced by geopolitics and new military alliances. As markets and allegiances shift, non-US solutions, such as Dassault’s Rafale, are gaining traction in export competitions. The defense sector is often seen as a bellwether for wider trends, and the current realignment may have significant implications for the future of combat aircraft procurement. This article was first reported by an unknown source.