Rafales and Gripens: New Agreement Expands Ukraine’s Aviation Diversification Strategy
On the eve of a bilateral meeting in Paris, Paris and Kyiv finalized an agreement that is being presented as decisive for the future of Ukrainian military aviation…
On the eve of a bilateral meeting in Paris, Paris and Kyiv finalized an agreement that is being presented as decisive for the future of Ukrainian military aviation. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced a strengthened partnership with France, which is likely to include Rafale fighter jets and new air defense capabilities. The details have yet to be finalized, but the military and industrial stakes are considerable.
The Ukrainian president said he had secured a major commitment from Paris to modernize his country’s combat aviation. This development comes at a critical time as Kyiv seeks to consolidate its air defense amid constant pressure from Russian strikes…



