Rafale Joins Gripen In Ukraine’s Future Fighter Fleet Plans

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, left, and French President Emmanuel Macron. 

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Dassault’s Rafale has become the second combat aircraft selected to be the backbone of Ukraine’s future air force. Ukraine is seeking up to 100 of the French fighters as part of a long-term modernization program that also includes Saab Gripens. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and French...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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