France believes Rafale has good chance to secure an order from Malaysia

A senior French diplomatic source told Reuters that Paris is confident that Malaysia will select the Rafale as its next fighter.

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“We have the feeling that there is a clear preference (for the Rafale) because they have not made the same type of announcement for the other manufacturers being considered,” the source said. “We are entering concrete discussions.”

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