Source: AeroTime [Lithuania]
“France and Ukraine have signed what both leaders called a historic defense agreement covering the procurement of 100 Dassault Rafale fighter jets, along with new air defense systems and drone capabilities. The signing took place on November 17, 2025, at Villacoublay Air Base, where French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the tarmac. Zelenskyy described the deal as historic and said it will significantly strengthen Ukraine’s combat aviation and air defense network as it continues to face sustained Russian missile and drone attacks.” (11/17/25)