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France Licenses Missile, Bomb Production, Sends Rafales to Ukraine

7/14/2026

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Macron announced France will license production of cruise missiles, guided bombs and air-defence interceptors for Ukraine.
The pact adds manufacture of Aster-30 missiles for SAMP/T, AASM Hammer bombs and SCALP cruise missiles.
France will transfer radar systems as Kyiv orders the SAMP-T system and its first battery batch.
Ukraine will receive 16 Rafale fighters, deliveries slated for 2028-2029.
France and allies will hold multinational exercises near Ukraine after a ceasefire.

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Macron announced France will license production of cruise missiles, guided bombs and air-defence interceptors for Ukraine.
The pact adds manufacture of Aster-30 missiles for SAMP/T, AASM Hammer bombs and SCALP cruise missiles.
France will transfer radar systems as Kyiv orders the SAMP-T system and its first battery batch.
Ukraine will receive 16 Rafale fighters, deliveries slated for 2028-2029.
France and allies will hold multinational exercises near Ukraine after a ceasefire.