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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Macron agreed to accelerate air defence deliveries

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Posted on August 22, 2026

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· Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Macron Agrees to Speed Up Delivery of French Air Defence Missiles to Ukraine

France Accelerates Support for Ukraine's Air Defence

KYIV, Aug 22 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday he had discussed Ukraine’s shortage of air defences with French President Emmanuel Macron, who promised to accelerate the delivery of new French equipment.

Details of the Agreement

"We agreed to accelerate the delivery of the latest French equipment and missiles," Zelenskiy said on the Telegram app, without providing further details. "Thank you for confirming the readiness to provide licenses for missile production."

Significance of the SAMP/T-NG Missile Defence System

Ukraine is awaiting delivery of the new Italo-French SAMP/T-NG missile defence system, which experts say should be capable of downing ballistic missiles. European diplomats had previously said it was not expected to arrive in Ukraine before spring next year.

Reporting and Editing Credits

(Reporting by Daniel Flynn; Editing by Alexandra Hudson)

Key Takeaways

  • Macron committed to accelerating delivery of next‑generation SAMP/T‑NG air‑defence systems and Aster 30 missiles, overcoming prior spring‑2027 timelines (president.gov.ua)
  • France (and Italy) will authorize licensed production of Aster 30 missiles in Ukraine by end‑2026, enhancing domestic defence industrial base (president.gov.ua)
  • SAMP/T‑NG offers 360° AESA radar coverage and high-speed response capable of intercepting tactical and medium‑range ballistic missiles — a key upgrade over current systems (mbda-systems.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What did President Zelenskiy discuss with President Macron?
President Zelenskiy discussed Ukraine’s shortage of air defences and France’s promise to accelerate the delivery of new equipment.
Which missile defence system is Ukraine expecting from France?
Ukraine is awaiting the delivery of the Italo-French SAMP/T-NG missile defence system.
Will France provide licenses for missile production to Ukraine?
Yes, France confirmed its readiness to provide licenses for missile production.
When was the SAMP/T-NG system previously expected to arrive in Ukraine?
European diplomats previously said it was not expected to arrive before spring next year.
How did President Zelenskiy communicate the update about air defences?
He shared the update via the Telegram app, thanking President Macron.

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