The Ukrainian government has made it known in Paris and Washington that it is looking for U.S. or EU-built, 4++ gen fighter jets to replace its Soviet-era MiG-29s and Su-27s.
These intentions were reported by Intelligence Online, a French website that specializes in security matters, according to Defense Express.
Kyiv is hesitating between light fighters, like the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon, and a heavier, multi-role fighter, such as Dassault’s Rafale, Intelligence Online has reported.
French analysts at Intelligence Online reckon that – in a competition for replacement of Ukraine’s aging Soviet-era MiG-29/Su-27 fighter jet fleets – Dassault Rafale and Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet would be the favorites.
The potential contract for multirole fighters replacing Ukraine’s Soviet-era fleet of MiG-29s and Su-27s would purportedly top the agenda for French President Emmanuel Macron’s upcoming visit to Ukraine, which was originally slated for the end of March by then postponed until a later date.
(c) Ukrinform
Fuck France, and go for the Hornets. Ukraine should give nothing to the Putin appeasers.
This may be the only opportunity Ukraine gets to force France to do the right thing about Putin’s occupations. Ukraine could buy a couple of planes from France…in exchange…for real security guarantees, support to join NATO in writing and a couple of joint force bases like the US is planning. Perhaps do the same with the Budapest signatories; US or British Typhoons.
Ukraine will join the Empire, not the EU. US hardware is therefore essential.
I agree with Mike. Choosing a frog plane bears the danger of being left out in the cold when the wishy-washy French government decides to suck-up to mafia land.
I have been following this issue and no source has mentioned the F/A -18.
They have mentioned the Rafale or the F-15 for a heavy fighter to supplement a light fighter.
Currying favor with the French is a wasted effort for Ukraine. the French will always have a soft spot for the USSR which, for some reason, does not extend to Ukraine.