{"id":1321524,"date":"2025-11-17T13:39:50","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T11:39:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prm.ua\/ukraine-plans-to-purchase-100-rafale-fighters-from-france-what-kind-of-aircraft-are-these-and-why-are-they-important-for-the-armed-forces-of-ukraine\/"},"modified":"2025-11-18T07:08:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T05:08:55","slug":"ukraine-plans-to-purchase-100-rafale-fighters-from-france-what-kind-of-aircraft-are-these-and-why-are-they-important-for-the-armed-forces-of-ukraine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prm.ua\/en\/ukraine-plans-to-purchase-100-rafale-fighters-from-france-what-kind-of-aircraft-are-these-and-why-are-they-important-for-the-armed-forces-of-ukraine\/","title":{"rendered":"Ukraine to Acquire 100 French Rafale Fighters: Capabilities and Significance for the Armed Forces"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he has ordered 100 Rafale fighter jets from France for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, a move expected to significantly boost the country\u2019s air power and overall defense capabilities.<\/strong><\/p>\n

LCI<\/a> was reported to have this.<\/p>\n

The declaration of intent to purchase 100 French Rafale fighter jets was signed during Zelenskyy\u2019s visit to France, with French President Emmanuel Macron also endorsing the document.<\/p>\n

According to Zelenskyy, this \u201chistoric order\u201d aims to equip the Ukrainian Armed Forces with modern aircraft and strengthen the country\u2019s defense capabilities. He made this statement in a comment to LCI.<\/p>\n

As Le Figaro<\/a> notes, the agreement is a declaration of intent: it could be the first step towards a future purchase. The publication emphasizes that the Rafale is a system that can provide a new level of air defense.<\/p>\n

The Dassault Rafale is a highly maneuverable multirole fighter capable of air superiority, strike, and reconnaissance missions. It is equipped with the SPECTRA electronic warfare system, which provides missile detection, radar warning, and active threat suppression.<\/p>\n

The Rafale is classified as a \u201c4+ \/ 4.5\u201d generation fighter, featuring advanced avionics and electronics and the ability to perform a wide range of tasks, including air combat, ground strikes, and reconnaissance. It can operate with either one or two crew members, depending on the variant (Rafale C, B, or M).<\/p>\n

Weapons and Systems:<\/strong><\/p>\n