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France to begin Ukrainian Rafale pilot training in November

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French Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin told lawmakers that France will begin training Ukrainian pilots on the Rafale fighter jet next month. The announcement sets a near-term start for the training, but the report provides no details on its duration or the number of pilots involved.

Discovered 2026-10-08T06:45:37.782244-07:00 | 2026-10-08T06:45:37.782244-07:00

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  • The training marks a concrete step in France’s military support for Ukraine, with instruction on the Rafale due to begin in November.
  • The report does not specify how many pilots will train or when they could be ready to operate the aircraft.

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