OWN On the occasion of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Paris, the Élysée announced on Monday 17 November the signing of a letter of intent related to the purchase of 100 Rafale fighter aircraft, 8 new generation Mamba anti-aircraft systems and 600 AASM guided bombs. Far from being just a contract, this letter of intent is a “mutual political commitment”, assured the Élysée.
“The statement of intent is projected on a voluntary basis over a period of around ten years, with acquisition projects carried out in stages over time,” the French presidency further explained. Decryption with François Heisbourg, special advisor to the president at the Foundation for Strategic Research (FRS).
Le Point: What is your view of the announced agreement?
François Heisbourg: I…
