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Ukrainian pilots to train on Rafale jets in France from November
Original: ❗️Ukrainian pilots will begin training on Rafale fighters in France in November, French Armed Forces Minister Catherine
French Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin said Ukrainian pilots will begin training on Rafale fighter jets in France in November, according to an October 8 announcement. Ukraine ordered its first 16 Rafales with weapons in July. The move marks a step toward integrating French-made aircraft into Ukraine's air force as it seeks to counter Russian air superiority.
Why now: Fresh confirmation of France deepening military support for Ukraine's air war effort.
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- ❗️Ukrainian pilots will begin training on Rafale fighters in France in November, French Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin said on October 8. Ukraine ordered its first 16 Rafales with weapons in July. The first four aircraft are due after Ukrainian pilots and mechanics… · noelreports@mstdn.social · 2
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