If you’re Egypt, the ability to bomb Libya, Yemen, Israel etc without US pre-approval. Plus some weapons that the US may not be willing to sell.Such as?and frankly offers certain benefits that even f-35 does not offer
As a matter of fact, with the notable exception (mercifully !) of ASMP-A nuclear cruise missile - everything is indeed on the table, for arming Rafales. Even SCALP conventional cruise missiles; AASM powered / glide bombs; and a ton of other A2G stuff.
Has Meteor AAM been cleared for export ? Can't remember if anybody outside Europe has them (my bet is on Middle east nation...)