우즈베키스탄, 라팔 24기 도입 관심 표명

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에마뉘엘 마크롱 프랑스 대통령의 우즈베키스탄 방문 도중에 우즈베키스탄이 라팔 24기 도입 의사를 표명했다고 합니다. 

현재 우즈베키스탄은 MiG-29 38대, Su-27 20대, Su-25 20대를 운용중인데, 이 러시아산 전투기 기단의 현대화를 추진중이라고 합니다. 수송기나 헬기 등은 이미 C-295W 등 서방제 물건을 도입했었네요. 

세르비아도 2021년부터 라팔 29대 구입을 협상중이라고 합니다. 

전투기 팔자도 끝까지 가 봐야 아네요. 

https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/uzbekistan-reportedly-eyes-acquisition-of-24-rafale-fighters-from-france

Uzbekistan reportedly eyes acquisition of 24 Rafale fighters from France

BYCLEMENT CHARPENTREAU

2023-11-22

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Johannes Kraak

Uzbekistan expressed interest in acquiring 24 Dassault Rafale multirole fighters during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the country on November 2, 2023. 

The prospect, first reported by Intelligence Online citing French governmental sources, would mark a significant diplomatic shift for Uzbekistan, a country historically aligned with and armed by Russia. 

This interest aligns with Uzbekistan’s aim to modernize its military capabilities, particularly its large fleet of Russian-origin combat aircraft. According to FlightGlobal’s latest World Air Forces directory, the Uzbekistan Air Force operates 38 MiG-29 fighters, 20 Su-27 fighters, and 20 Su-25 ground support aircraft. 

Over the years, Uzbekistan has already acquired European military aircraft such as four Airbus C-295W light transport aircraft, plus an array of combat helicopters from Airbus Helicopters. 

Nor is Uzbekistan the only Central Asian country interested in phasing out its Soviet-era aircraft. In late October 2023, neighboring Kazakhstan reportedly attempted to auction off more than a hundred combat jets inherited from the Cold War. 

Kazakhstan to auction off more than 100 Soviet combat aircraft

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BYCLEMENT CHARPENTREAU

2023-10-30

Since at least 2021, Serbia, another historical ally of Russia, has been negotiating the purchase of 12 Dassault Rafale fighters to replace its fleet of MiG-29 jets. In February 2023, Aleksandar Vučić, President of Serbia, confirmed that negotiations between the two countries were ongoing, valuing the order at €3 billion. 

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우즈베키스탄은 상하이 조약(?) 기구 창설 멤버인데 과연 팔까요???

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냉전 시기에도 중립국에나 팔았지 적성국엔 안 들어갔던 것 같은데요. 과연 프랑스가 팔 수 있을 지. 반대로 상하이조약기구 멤버 국가들에게 전투기 시장까지 뺏기면 러시아나 중국 체면이 말이 아닐 것 같기도 합니다.