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 Inks Fighter Jet Deal With France As Kremlin Eyes New Summit With US
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