The delivery is expected in the first quarter of 2025.
Report by La Tribune
According to the French publication La Tribune:
"France will deliver three Mirage 2000-5 to Ukraine in the first quarter of 2025. This figure has not yet been announced by the Élysée Palace or the Ministry of the Armed Forces."
These reports suggest an escalation in France's military support to Ukraine amid ongoing regional tensions.
Details of the Mirage 2000-5 Delivery
Aircraft Specifications
The Mirage 2000 is a fourth-generation, single-engine, multirole jet fighter developed by Dassault Aviation in the 1970s. It features a delta wing design and has been a primary combat aircraft for the French Air Force. The aircraft is also operated by several countries in Asia, Europe, and Latin America.
- Production Total: Over 600 aircraft built
- End of Production: 2007, with the last unit delivered to Greece on November 23, 2007
- Successor: Being replaced by the Dassault Rafale, which entered service on June 27, 2006
Armaments
The Mirage 2000-5 fighters intended for Ukraine will reportedly be armed with:
- SCALP Cruise Missiles
- AASM Precision-Guided Bombs
These armaments will enhance Ukraine's long-range strike capabilities.
Background and Previous Reports
It was previously reported that Ukraine would receive Mirage 2000 aircraft from France in the coming months. The first deliveries are slated for early 2025, marking a significant development in military cooperation between the two countries.
