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The country wants to prepare a "French brigade" of 4,500 Ukrainian soldiers and equip them. Macron also confirmed that he allows French missiles to be fired on the territory of the Russian Federation.
will supplement the F-16 fighter aircraft with Mirage-2000 bombers that will replace Ukraine's small fleet of SU-24 bombers. Importantly, the Mirage-2000 has been upgraded to use a full complement of Western weapons to their maximum capability, unlike the SU-24, which suffers from reduced capability with Western made weapons.
Between the 3 training locations, the West is training approximately 25 Ukrainian pilots to fly the F-16. An additional, undisclosed, group of pilots are in the U.K. taking "lead in training" on the Hawk, while taking an english course, for easier conversion training to the F-16 and reduced qualifying time after the initial batch of pilots.
will provide Ukraine with $700 million usd in grants and loans to bolster the Ukrainian energy infrastructure. 
has ordered $980 million usd worth of 155mm artillery shells. The shells will be split between refilling German Army stocks and continuing to supply Ukraine with the valuable shells.
Perfect place for Ukraine to send Special Forces units with Magura sea drones. Hunt the Russian Navy wherever it exists and trade cheap drones for expensive warships that Russia has no hope of replacing in the short term.
France will hand over Mirage 2000 fighters to Ukraine and will train pilots, - Macron.
More statements:
is set to announce a new military aid package for Ukraine tomorrow, valued at $225 million usd. The package will come from the Presidential Drawdown Authority funds that were passed in the latest U.S. supplemental package. The package is expected to focus on replenishing existing capabilities. For now, we know the following items will be included:
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Yep. A Brigade trained by highly trained soldiers that are known for being pretty damn merciless. I love it. If they make this brigade anywhere close to as effective as the American trained 47th Mechanized Brigade, it would be great... Here is they key. For this new Brigade to operate at a high level, it needs quality armor and artillery. The best American, German, French, British, Swedish and Polish MBTs, IFVs, APCs, Artillery and Drones they can get their hands on.
Yes. But the most important point is french instructors will be on the Ukrainian soil.
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According to M Macron, pilots will be trained in France. Transfer and training programme starts today. I don't think this programme will suffer the many delays associated with the transfer of used F-16's. 'Political will' is there with M2K in contrast to 'political will not' with F-16.Now France is sending very capable Mirage 2000-5F to Ukraine.
France to supply Mirage 2000-5 jets to Ukraine, train pilots
The French president also said Ukraine can use French arms to attack locations in Russia from where the country is being targeted.
Of course training will be an issue here, if the U.S could only afford to train 20, then France is likely to be less capable than that by a margin. Unlike the F-16, only a select few country outside of France operate the model (Greece in Europe, Taiwan in Asia, Qatar and the UAE in ME, Peru in the Americas).
Realistically only Greece could be counted upon to help.
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I wonder how long it be before the Mirage 2000 is seen in service with the Ukrainian air force.
According to M Macron, pilots will be trained in France. Transfer and training programme starts today. I don't think this programme will suffer the many delays associated with the transfer of used F-16's. 'Political will' is there with M2K in contrast to 'political will not' with F-16.
Macron Announces French Assistance for Ukraine, Including Mirage 2000-5 Fighters
France plans to supply Ukraine with Mirage 2000 fighter jets as part of its military assistance
