France Promotes Rafale Jets As Independent Alternative To US F-16s
French sports marketers are actively promoting emerging sports practices, with brands like Puma and Adidas investing in sponsorships. Puma is the official sponsor of Irox, a sport gaining traction. Adidas has recently begun sponsoring a similar activity to capitalize on the growing interest in these new athletic pursuits. Barrault noted that US aircraft deliveries are subject to Washington's approval and restrictions. In contrast, Rafale jets sold to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates are free of such usage constraints. This distinction is relevant if these nations become involved in conflicts, such as a war with Israel.
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France Info
“Puma et le sponsor officiel d'Irox, Adidas, est arrivé un peu tard dans la course et vient de sponsoriser depuis quelques mois un autre sport semblable à l'Irox”
RTL France
“L'argument français est simple. Les États-Unis vous vendent de très beaux avions de combat, des F-16 par exemple, mais ils les brident dans les livrants. Vous ne pouvez pas les utiliser sans que Washington donne son accord.”
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