Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has announced that Ukraine will acquire up to 100 French-made Rafale fighter jets under a long-term defense agreement signed with France. The deal was finalized during Zelenskiy’s visit to Paris, where he met French President Emmanuel Macron.
According to Zelenskiy, the agreement includes a letter of intent that allows Ukraine to purchase the advanced Dassault Rafale aircraft over the next ten years. The package also covers SAMP/T air-defense systems, radars, drones, and various precision weapons, significantly boosting Ukraine’s long-term defense capabilities.
French officials clarified that the fighter jets will be newly built, not taken from France’s current fleet, highlighting the strategic, future-focused nature of the partnership.
Zelenskiy described the agreement as a “historic step” toward strengthening Ukraine’s air force as the country continues to enhance its national security and deter external threa
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