France and Ukraine Sign Letter of Intent for Up to 100 Rafale Fighter Jets
France and Ukraine have signed a historic defense agreement covering the procurement of up to 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.