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Macron says Ukraine ordered Rafale jets and air defenses
Filed: Jul 13, 2026 at 7:06 PM ET
Summary: Macron said Ukraine ordered 16 Rafale jets and SAMP/T air-defense batteries after a Paris meeting.
WHO: French President Emmanuel Macron
WHAT: Macron said Ukraine ordered 16 Rafale fighter jets, SAMP/T surface-to-air defense batteries, and licenses for capabilities including the Scalp cruise missile.
WHEN: Jul 13, 2026 at 3:13 PM ET
WHERE: Paris, France
WHY: Macron made the remarks after a meeting of more than 20 "Coalition of the Willing" leaders in Paris.
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