French President Emmanuel Macron announced that Ukraine will receive French Rafale fighter jets in 2028-2029, and also stated that Ukraine has received licenses to produce SCALP cruise missiles, Aster-30 anti-aircraft missiles for the SAMP/T air defense system, and AASM Hammer guided bombs, reports UNN.
The first aircraft are expected to fly in Ukrainian skies in 2028-2029. Additional radars, additional missiles. We have also added licensing. This includes Aster-30 for the SAMP/T air defense system, AASM Hammer guided bombs, and SCALP cruise missiles
According to him, such decisions will strengthen Ukraine's capabilities as well as its positions on the front line.
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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed the details of the declaration with France. First of all, it concerns 100 Rafale F4 aircraft by 2035 for Ukraine's combat aviation, SAMP/T air defense systems, radars for air defense systems, air-to-air missiles, and aerial bombs.