Ukraine anticipates additional Mirage jets and missiles for air defence systems from France
Ukraine is anticipating additional Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets and missiles from France for its air defence systems.
Source: Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov following talks with his French counterpart Catherine Vautrin
Details: Fedorov said he and Vautrin had discussed, among other matters, the delivery of additional Mirage aircraft to Ukraine.
"We are anticipating additional aircraft deliveries, as this will significantly strengthen our air capabilities," he said, without providing further details.
Fedorov also said Ukraine is counting on France to supply interceptor missiles for the SAMP/T and Crotale air defence systems as well as long-range weapons.
"I am grateful for the willingness to provide additional French-made missiles in the near future," Fedorov said.
He also thanked France for its principled stance on countering Russia's shadow fleet, which Moscow has used to circumvent Western restrictions on its energy sector imposed since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
"I thanked France for its many years of consistent cooperation and its significant contribution to the development of our air defence and aircraft capabilities. This partnership is already helping to protect Ukraine's skies," he added.
Background:
- In October 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron pledged to provide Ukraine with additional Mirage aircraft. By then, Ukraine had already received three of the six jets promised the previous year, one of which had been lost. The first aircraft had been delivered in February 2025.
- In November, Ukraine and France signed an agreement providing for the purchase of up to 100 French-made Rafale fighter jets for Ukraine as well as air defence systems and drones produced in France.
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