According to him, once training is complete, the first four Rafale jets will be delivered to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, News.Az reports, citing Militarnyi.
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Plans also call for the purchase of the first 16 French Rafale fighter jets for the Ukrainian Air Force, along with the necessary armaments.
Ukraine is expected to receive the first aircraft of this type in 2028-2029.
In November 2025, plans were reported to order 100 French Rafale fighter jets to strengthen the Ukrainian Air Force.
Ukraine is currently expanding its defense cooperation with France. In particular, France will transfer two more SAMP/T systems to Ukraine.
