Ukraine modernises its air fleet with 16 Rafale fighter jets and accompanying armaments from France.
15 July 2026
Deliveries are expected after Ukrainian pilots complete training, scheduled to begin as early as 2026.
The 4.5-generation aircraft form the backbone of France’s air force and are expected to become a key part of Ukraine’s planned postwar fleet alongside Sweden’s Gripen E fighters.
The 4.5-generation aircraft form the backbone of France’s air force and are expected to become a key part of Ukraine’s planned postwar fleet alongside Sweden’s Gripen E fighters.