French President Emmanuel Macron is embarking on a two-day state visit to Serbia with a primary focus on the potential sale of 12 Rafale multi-purpose fighter jets to the country. The deal, reportedly worth 3 billion euros ($3.3 billion), is expected to be announced during Macron's meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade.
The warplane talks are part of a broader strategy aimed at bringing Serbia closer to the European Union. Serbia, which has maintained close ties with Russia, is in need of upgrading its fleet, and the Rafale is seen as a strategic choice for Belgrade, offering an alternative to relying solely on Russian equipment.
