France does not rule out the possibility of future exercises of Ukrainian pilots on its fighters. This was stated by French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu in an interview with Le Parisien.. According to him, for France in this matter "

“The provision of aircraft will create logistical and practical difficulties. This request of Ukraine is one of the components in the need to protect their own skies, as well as air defense systems - in which France is a leader - and corresponds to the same logic: the creation of a protected zone around a battlefield or a city,” Lecornu said..

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As previously reported, at the moment only the UK has announced its intention to start training Ukrainian pilots on Western-style aircraft.. At the same time, there is no talk of the transfer of aviation itself..

At the same time, Sebastien Lecornu confirmed back in January that his country would consider a similar request from Ukraine, which could include Dassault Rafale aircraft.. This particular type of aircraft is in service with France.

Previously, France transferred to Ukraine the Caesar self-propelled guns, the VAB armored personnel carrier, the Akeron ATGM and other types of weapons.. Recently, information has appeared that the country can supply the Armed Forces with AMX-10P infantry fighting vehicles..