Talks on this subject [have already been in advancement since at least the end of 2021](https://defence24.pl/geopolitics/serbia-returns-se-cu-France-buys-thinkers-how-Croatia-commentary). Dassault Aviation spoke to Serbia about the sale of six to 12 multitasking Rafale combat aircraft. However, negotiations seem to have yet been completed and French president Emmanuel Macron will appear in Serbia on 29-30 August.