French President Emmanuel Macron announced that Ukraine has purchased 16 advanced Rafale fighter jets, to be delivered in 2028–2029, and granted a license to produce certain French weapons, including SCALP cruise missiles, on Ukrainian territory, according to a report by Asaf Rozentzweig (N12).
French President Emmanuel Macron announced Monday evening that Ukraine has purchased 16 advanced Rafale fighter jets, with delivery expected in 2028–2029. Macron also stated that France has granted Ukraine a license to produce several French-made weapons, including SCALP cruise missiles, on its own territory. The announcement was reported by Asaf Rozentzweig (N12).
The deal is part of a broader trend of Western military support for Ukraine, which The Zioneer has covered in previous bulletins on other European arms commitments, including German Patriot missile interceptors and UK drone and missile supplies. The license to produce SCALP missiles marks a significant step in Ukraine's defense industrial capacity, moving beyond direct deliveries to domestic production of advanced systems.
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