Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron signed a letter of intent on Monday in Paris, outlining Ukraine’s plans to acquire approximately 100 Rafale fighter jets manufactured in France over the next ten years, reports Kyiv Post.
The French publication Le Figaro, quoting the Élysée Palace, stated that the document establishes a long-term framework – about ten years – for potential future contracts that would allow Ukraine to acquire new French defense equipment.
This includes “approximately 100 Rafale aircraft with the corresponding armament,” according to the statement. France also stated that the plan could include other systems currently under development, including the new generation SAMP/T air defense system, radar equipment, and drones.
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