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Ukrainian Pilots to Soon Start Training on French Rafale Jets, Zelensky Says
Zelensky said the training marks a step toward expanding Ukraine’s Western-made fleet, including a planned purchase of 100 Rafale jets.
- On Monday, Oct 5, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukrainian pilots will soon begin training on French Rafale aircraft in France, calling it a 'significant step forward for Ukraine's combat aviation.'
- Following a November 2025 letter of intent to acquire up to 100 Rafales, Kyiv and Paris agreed on a roadmap in July for the first 16 jets, with pilots following the standard French Air Force training path.
- Zelensky confirmed that Ukrainian and French teams are 'continuing to work on localizing the production of French missiles and aerial bombs in Ukraine,' including AASM Hammer glide bombs, SCALP cruise missiles, and Aster 30 interceptors.
- France pledged two more SAMP/T air defense systems by the end of 2026, as both leaders discussed winter preparations as Russia continues targeting energy infrastructure during Ukraine's fifth winter of war.
- The two leaders agreed to meet in the near future to discuss defense details, while also advancing FREYJA, a Ukraine-led initiative developing an affordable anti-ballistic missile defense system involving European partners.
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Ukrainian Pilots Will Soon Begin Rafale Training in France, Zelenskyy Says
Ukrainian pilots will soon begin training on French Rafale fighter jets in France, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared on October 5 following talks with French President Emmanuel Macron.
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Ukrainian pilots to soon start training on French Rafale jets, Zelensky says
France is preparing fresh defense assistance for Ukraine amid relentless Russian aerial attacks, with a new support package expected "soon," Zelensky revealed after his call with French President Emmanuel Macron.
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France will start training Ukrainian pilots on its Rafale fighter jets in the near future
France will start training Ukrainian pilots on its Rafale fighter jets in the near future.The parties also continue to work on localizing the production of French missiles and aerial bombs in Ukraine, Zelensky said after a conversation...
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