Paris, France, March 3, 2026 (AFP) - France deploys jets over UAE to protect its military bases

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2026-03-03

France has deployed Rafale fighter jets over the United Arab Emirates to protect its naval and air bases against Iranian attacks, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Tuesday. France has hundreds of navy, air force and army personnel based in the United Arab Emirates. Its Rafale aircraft are stationed at the Dhafra base near Abu Dhabi. "These Rafales and their pilots are mobilised to ensure the security of our facilities," Barrot told the BFMT......

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