US EditionUkraine signs a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes from France
- On Nov. 17, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French President Emmanuel Macron signed a declaration of intent in Paris, with Ukraine agreeing to buy up to 100 Dassault Rafale fighters.
- Seeking to bolster defenses, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made the Paris stop as part of a European tour after visiting Greece on Nov. 16, with a planned visit to Spain on Nov. 18 amid Russian bombardment of energy infrastructure.
- The pact covers a decade-long cooperation framework for jets, air defenses and sensors, including Rafale jets, SAMP/T air defense system, drones, and radar systems, though the full content is not disclosed.
- Kyiv's move represents a major diplomatic and military signal to allies and adversaries, with the `historic order` for Rafale jets deepening ties as Paris supplied Mirage 2000 fighters and SCALP long-range missiles since 2022.
- The Rafale intent positions Kyiv to deepen its air-defense and combat capabilities alongside Western suppliers after receiving F-16 fighter jets from Denmark and the Netherlands and eyeing Swedish-made Gripen fighters in the coming years.
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On Monday 17 November, Emmanuel Macron and Volodymyr Zelensky signed a "historical" military agreement. The French and Ukrainian presidents then gave a press conference to the Elysée. They wanted to replace the long-term acquisition by Kiev of 100 Rafale aircraft, included in the agreement. - Order of 100 Rafale by Kiev: an agreement for "the Ukrainian army of tomorrow" (International).
Ukraine plans to purchase approximately 100 modern French fighter jets in the coming years, The Kyiv Independent reported Monday. President…
Ukraine continues to defend itself against Russian aggression. Now the Air Force is to be strengthened with the purchase of 100 aircraft. Rafale jets also offer defense capabilities. Until they fly over Ukraine, however, some time will pass.
France makes 'historic' accord to sell Ukraine 100 warplanes
France's President Emmanuel Macron and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday signed an accord for Kyiv to acquire up to 100 fighter jets and other hardware, including drones, in a boost for Ukraine as it fights Russia's invasion.
The two Heads of State signed a letter of intent on Monday, 17 November, which will take about ten years for Ukraine to equip itself with French defence equipment.
On his visit to France, President Selenskyi signed a declaration that would purchase 100 "Rafale" jets. How this should be financed was not known.
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