“The first of these aircraft have arrived in Ukraine,” Lecornu stated on social media, adding that after several months of training in France, Ukrainian pilots will now use them to defend their country’s airspace. The Mirage 2000 jets are expected to enhance Ukraine’s aerial capabilities as the war nears its third year.
The decision to supply Mirage 2000 jets was first announced by French President Emmanuel Macron in June 2024 as part of ongoing military support for Ukraine. Ukrainian pilots and ground personnel have undergone training in France to operate and maintain the aircraft effectively.
France’s Mirage 2000 jets will complement Ukraine’s growing air fleet, which also includes Lockheed Martin F-16AM/BM Fighting Falcons donated by European allies. Analysts suggest the Mirage 2000 could play a role beyond air-to-air combat, potentially replacing Ukraine’s dwindling fleet of Su-24 bombers, which have been used to deploy MBDA Storm Shadow cruise missiles.
In addition to Mirage 2000 and F-16 jets, Ukraine is set to receive two Saab 340AEW airborne early warning aircraft from Sweden. There is also speculation that Sweden may transfer some of its Saab JAS-39C/D Gripen fighters to further strengthen Ukraine’s air force, which continues to operate at a technical and numerical disadvantage compared to Russian aviation.
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