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,

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Even with the recent increase in manufacturing, it will take more than four and a half years for Dassault’s current backlog of orders to be met. Dassault Aviation announced this month that it had completed production of its 300th Rafale fighter jet.

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Ukraine is seeking up to 100 of the French fighters as part of a long-term modernization program that also includes Saab Gripens. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron signed a declaration of intent on defense equipment acquisition at Villacoublay air base near Paris on Nov. 17.

French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a letter of intent for the provision of French fighter jets and air defense systems for Kyiv in a meeting at a military air base near Paris on Monday.