Zelenskyy announces Ukrainian satellite system modeled on Starlink
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said work had begun on developing a Ukrainian satellite system, RBC-Ukraine reported on Oct. 4, citing his remarks to journalists.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that his country's pilots will soon commence training on French Rafale fighter jets in France, following a productive discussion with French President Emmanuel Macron. This development comes in the wake of Russia's recent escalation and the urgent need for enhanced defense capabilities.
In a Facebook post, Zelenskyy emphasized the significance of this step for Ukrainian combat aviation. The President also highlighted that Ukrainian and French teams are actively working on localizing the production of French missiles and aerial bombs in Ukraine. The two leaders agreed to expedite these efforts during their meeting.
The agreement between Ukraine and France envisions the purchase of 16 Rafale fighter jets as the initial batch of 100 aircraft. The first four jets will be delivered to the Ukrainian military upon completion of the pilot and mechanic training cycle. Training is scheduled to begin in France in 2026, with the possibility of the first Rafale jets arriving in Ukrainian skies by 2028-2029.
The deal also includes the provision of weapons for the aircraft, such as AASM bombs, MICA and Meteor missiles, as well as laser-guided missiles to counter drones.
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