France plans to provide Ukraine with €195 million worth of military equipment, funded by revenues from frozen Russian assets, as announced by Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu. This package includes 155mm artillery shells and AASM guided bombs for the previously supplied Mirage 2000 fighter jets to the Ukrainian Air Force. While specific delivery timelines are not disclosed, the transfer is expected to occur within this year. France will also continue to supply older military equipment, including AMX-10RC light tanks and VAB armored personnel carriers, previously deployed to Ukraine, despite their limited performance on the battlefield. This ongoing support underlines France’s commitment to bolstering Ukraine’s defense capabilities and reflects a broader European consensus on escalating military aid amidst the ongoing conflict.
