Defence News
Croatia to replace old MiG-21s with French Rafale Jets
The Croatian Republic placed an order for a dozen Rafale fighters previously operated by the French Air Force to replace its aging MiG-21s.
The selection of the Rafale by Croatia was first announced on May 28. Two contracts for the acquisition of Rafales and associated logistics support were signed at a ceremony held on November 25 in Zagreb. The ceremony was attended by French President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister of the Croatian Republic Andrej Plenković, French Minister of the Armed Forces Florence Parly and CEO of Dassault Aviation Eric Trappier.