BELGRADE, Aug 30 (Reuters) – Serbia on Thursday signed a landmark agreement with France’s Dassault Aviation for the purchase of twelve brand-new Rafale F4 fighters and includes logistics and spare parts, valued at €2.7 billion.

The agreement, signed by Serbia’s defense Minister Bratislav Gasic and Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier, also includes the purchase of “accompanying equipment and services,” an announcement said.

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