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Ukraine and France Unite for Urgent Arms Production Boost

2/9/2026

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Ukraine and France signed a letter of intent in Kyiv to advance arms production, announced by Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
The agreement aims to strengthen Ukraine's defense amid intensified Russian strikes.
The ministers discussed accelerating deliveries of Mirage 2000 jets and SCALP missiles.
Yurii Ihnat, head of the Air Force's communications, said Ukraine faces a critical shortage of air defense missiles, leaving some systems empty during Russian attacks.

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Ukraine and France signed a letter of intent in Kyiv to advance arms production, announced by Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
The agreement aims to strengthen Ukraine's defense amid intensified Russian strikes.
The ministers discussed accelerating deliveries of Mirage 2000 jets and SCALP missiles.
Yurii Ihnat, head of the Air Force's communications, said Ukraine faces a critical shortage of air defense missiles, leaving some systems empty during Russian attacks.