Can France Persuade Belgium To Waffle on Fighter Purchase? Uncertainty continues to surround France’s bid to sell Rafale fighter jets to Belgium, after Paris reportedly offered a fivefold increase in return on investment if Brussels selects the French fighter. Several Brussels newspapers say Paris is offering, through lobbying and a series of media articles, economic incentives of around €20 billion ($23.9 billion) if Belgium opts for the Rafale and the closer defense ...
