Rafale, Ukraine and Dassault Aviation
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JAS 39 Gripen, F-16 and Now Dassault Rafale: Ukraine’s ‘Turbocharged’ Air Force
Ukraine and France have signed a “historic” defense declaration that could see Kyiv acquire up to 100 Rafale F4 fighters by 2035 and eight next-generation SAMP/T air defense batteries. -The upgraded SAMP/T,
France and Ukraine signed a letter of intent that could see Kyiv acquire up to 100 Rafale fighters, alongside new air-defense systems and drone cooperation.
The cost of supplying Rafale fighter jets to Ukraine will ultimately fall on French taxpayers, and it will cost them a lot. This was announced on November 19 by Thierry Mariani, a member of the European Parliament (EP) from the French right-wing National Unification party.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Europe, securing major defence deals — including the purchase of Rafale fighter jets from France. But back home, a $100 million corruption scandal is shaking his government to its core.