Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Ukraine Secures Air Defense Boost from France and Spain
Ukraine is getting help from France and Spain to strengthen its air defense.
France is giving up to 100 Rafale jets, while Spain will announce more aid during President Zelenskiy's visit.
Zelenskiy is also discussing energy and financing with Spain's prime minister.
He's on a trip to Europe to meet with leaders and strengthen Ukraine's defenses against Russia's invasion.
France to provide up to 100 Rafale jets to Ukraine
Spain to announce 'substantial' aid package during Zelenskiy visit
Zelenskiy seeks advanced radars, drone technologies, and missiles for Ukraine's air defense
Spain to participate in new NATO eastern flank defense missions
Zelenskiy to discuss energy sector financing and frozen Russian assets with Sanchez
- Who
- France, Spain, and Ukraine
- What
- France and Spain are providing military aid to Ukraine to boost its air defense
- When
- Announced and discussed during Zelenskiy's visits to France and Spain
- Where
- France's Villacoublay military airport and Madrid, Spain
- Why
- To strengthen Ukraine's air defense against Russian attacks
Ukraine and Allies
Russia
Air Defense
Ukraine and Allies
Ukraine seeks to bolster air defense with advanced systems and missiles
Russia
Russia opposes and attacks Ukrainian air defenses
- Jets
- Up to 100 Rafale jets from France
- Other Equipment
- New generation SAMP/T air-defence batteries, AASM Hammer munitions, and advanced radars, drone technologies, and missiles from France and Spain
- Training
- Rigorous training programme for Ukrainian pilots to operate Rafale jets
- Funding
- To be financed with EU programmes and planned use of frozen Russian assets
- Spanish Aid
- Substantial aid package, including military and potentially energy sector financing
