26 Aug, 2024

Defense News Aerospace 2024

2024年8月26日

国防新闻航空2024

 

Dassault Aviation has successfully concluded negotiations for the sale of 12 Rafale fighter jets to Serbia, marking a significant advancement in bilateral relations between France and Serbia, as reported by LaTribune. This agreement not only strengthens military cooperation between the two countries but also highlights their growing strategic partnership. Finalized earlier this summer, the deal is seen as having broader geopolitical implications, particularly given the ongoing tensions between Serbia and Kosovo.

据《论坛报》报道，达索航空公司已成功完成向塞尔维亚出售12架阵风战斗机的谈判，标志着法国和塞尔维亚双边关系取得重大进展。该协议不仅加强了两国之间的军事合作，也突显了两国日益增长的战略伙伴关系。该协议于今年夏天早些时候敲定，被认为具有更广泛的地缘政治影响，特别是考虑到塞尔维亚和科索沃之间持续的紧张局势。

 

The Rafale is known for its "Omnirole" capabilities, enabling it to perform a wide range of missions, including air superiority, ground support, reconnaissance, and nuclear deterrence. (Picture source: Dassault Aviation)

阵风以其“全能”能力而闻名，使其能够执行广泛的任务，包括空中优势、地面支援、侦察和核威慑。（图片来源：达索航空）

 

The Dassault Rafale is a multi-role fighter aircraft with twin engines and a delta wing, designed and produced by Dassault Aviation. Initially conceived in the late 1980s, its production officially began in December 1992, although it was briefly halted in 1995 due to political and economic uncertainties. Production resumed in 1997, and the first Rafale M, designed for naval operations, flew in 1999. The aircraft entered service with the French Navy in 2002 and the French Air Force in 2004. To date, 120 Rafales have been officially ordered, with the aircraft serving in both land-based and carrier-based operations for the French military.

达索阵风是一种多用途战斗机，配备双发动机和三角翼，由达索航空公司设计和生产。最初设想于20世纪80年代末，其生产于1992年12月正式开始，但由于政治和经济的不确定性，于1995年短暂停止。1997年恢复生产，第一架为海军作战设计的阵风M于1999年飞行。该飞机于2002年进入法国海军服役，并于2004年进入法国空军服役。迄今为止，已正式订购120架阵风战斗机，这些飞机为法国军方提供陆基和舰载作战服务。

 

The Rafale is known for its "Omnirole" capabilities, enabling it to perform a wide range of missions, including air superiority, ground support, reconnaissance, and nuclear deterrence. It is equipped with advanced avionics, including the SPECTRA electronic warfare system, and features multi-sensor data fusion for enhanced situational awareness. The aircraft can reach a maximum speed of 1,800 km/h and has a maximum range of 3,700 km. With 14 hardpoints capable of carrying various armaments, including air-to-air missiles, precision-guided bombs, and anti-ship missiles, the Rafale offers exceptional versatility and survivability in both conventional and asymmetric warfare scenarios.

阵风以其“全能”能力而闻名，使其能够执行广泛的任务，包括空中优势、地面支援、侦察和核威慑。它配备了先进的航空电子设备，包括SPECTRA电子战系统，并具有多传感器数据融合功能，以增强态势感知。阵风的最高速度可达1800公里/小时，最大航程为3700公里。阵风有14个挂载点，能够携带各种武器，包括空对空导弹、精确制导炸弹和反舰导弹，在常规和非对称战争场景中都能提供卓越的多功能性和生存能力。

 

The agreement is expected to be officially confirmed during the upcoming visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Belgrade on August 29 and 30, 2024. Macron, who played a central role in orchestrating this diplomatic and commercial operation, is set to formalize the contract during his visit. His involvement underscores the importance of this sale, both in terms of France's technological expertise and in strengthening its partnership with Serbia.

该协议预计将在法国总统埃马纽埃尔·马克龙即将于2024年8月29日和30日访问贝尔格莱德期间正式确认。马克龙在策划这一外交和商业行动中发挥了核心作用，他将在访问期间正式确定合同。他的参与突显了此次出售的重要性，无论是在法国的技术专长方面，还是在加强与塞尔维亚的伙伴关系方面。

 

The timing of the deal is also significant within the context of European diplomacy. In mid-July, President Macron praised Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić's commitment to normalizing relations with Kosovo, in line with European mediation efforts. Macron called for the full implementation of the Brussels-Ohrid agreements, aimed at easing tensions between Serbia and Kosovo. This broader diplomatic context adds weight to the Rafale deal, reflecting France's strategic interests in the region.

在欧洲外交的背景下，该协议的时机也很重要。7月中旬，马克龙总统赞扬塞尔维亚总统亚历山大·武契奇根据欧洲的调解努力，致力于与科索沃关系正常化。马克龙呼吁全面执行旨在缓解塞尔维亚和科索沃之间紧张局势的布鲁塞尔-奥赫里德协议。这一更广泛的外交背景为阵风协议增添了砝码，反映了法国在该地区的战略利益。

 

The negotiations, concluded earlier in the summer, were influenced by these geopolitical considerations. It is now up to President Macron to give the final approval for the contract between Belgrade and the French aircraft manufacturer. For several months, Macron has been actively advocating for this sale of 12 Rafale jets, which is expected to solidify France's role as a key defense partner for Serbia.

今年夏天早些时候结束的谈判受到了这些地缘政治因素的影响。现在由马克龙总统最终批准贝尔格莱德与法国飞机制造商之间的合同。几个月来，马克龙一直积极倡导出售12架阵风战斗机，预计这将巩固法国作为塞尔维亚关键国防伙伴的作用。