Overview
- Emmanuel Macron and Volodymyr Zelensky signed a declaration of intent in Paris for the potential purchase of roughly 100 Rafale fighters with associated armaments.
- The French presidency said the roadmap also covers eight new‑generation SAMP‑T air‑defense systems in development, four radars, AASM Hammer guided bombs and a range of drones.
- Officials outlined near‑term deliveries of drones and guided munitions, while Rafale and SAMP‑T capabilities are planned over years pending contracts, production and pilot training.
- Financing and delivery schedules are still to be negotiated, with France citing national budget contributions and possible European mechanisms including common borrowing.
- Macron and Zelensky visited the ‘force multinationale Ukraine’ headquarters near Paris, which France says involves 35 countries and is ready to deploy after any ceasefire, as Ukraine reports heavy Russian use and planned mass production of glide bombs.