France, Ukraine
The military-industrial challenges behind France's sale of Rafales to Ukraine

A Rafale fighter jet on display at Villacoublay air base near Paris. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was expected in the French capital on 17 November 2025.
A Rafale fighter jet on display at Villacoublay air base near Paris. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was expected in the French capital on 17 November 2025. © Christophe Ena/Pool/EPA/MaxPPP
Presidents Volodymyr Zelensky and Emmanuel Macron took the first step towards the sale of around 100 Rafale fighter jets to Ukraine by signing a letter of intent in Paris today. However, many financial details still need to be negotiated between the two countries' military and industrial leaders. [...]
Reading time 3 minutes Pierre Gastineau

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