UkrainePublished: 23 July 2026 at 11:36

France hasn't finalized terms or funding for the 16 Rafale jets promised to Kyiv

Two weeks after the Paris summit, the manufacturer Dassault Aviation stated the promise of 16 Rafale fighters to Ukraine remains a stated intention, not a purchase contract.

France has not yet finalized the terms or secured funding for the 16 Rafale fighter jets promised to Ukraine during a summit in Paris two weeks ago. According to Dassault Aviation, the manufacturer, the announcement is currently just a stated intention rather than a binding purchase contract. This means the deal is not yet finalized, and France must still negotiate specific terms and secure financing to turn the pledge into a real contract.

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