Serbian authorities are considering joining BRICS and may abandon the purchase of the French Dassault Rafale fighter to replace their aging MiG-29 fleet. It is possible that Belgrade will decide to purchase Russian or Chinese aircraft. This was reported by Bulgarian Military.
Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin previously stated that BRICS has become a «real alternative» to membership in the European Union. His words signify a change in the country's political course, as well as the creation of a new security system.
Rafale will be difficult to integrate with the Serbian Air Force's MiG-29s and HQ-22 air defense systems. This mismatch may prevent Serbia from creating a unified defense strategy. With this in mind, the purchase of French aircraft seems impractical.
Thus, Serbia may purchase Chinese J-10 fighters or Russian Su-35s instead of Rafale, Bulgarian Military suggested.
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