France to provide Ukraine with SAMP/T NG air defense systems in 2026

13:09, 23.12.2025 1 min read

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will receive an unspecified number of SAMP/T NG air defense systems from France, which will become "the most powerful air defense system in the Defense Forces, the French Aid to Ukraine channel has said.

"In 2026, France will supply the Ukrainian Air Force with an unspecified number of SAMP/T NG systems. SAMP/T NG will become the most powerful air defense system in Ukraine. Merry Christmas!" says a message on the social network X.

According to the report, the manufacturer Thales "has just confirmed" the commissioning of the SAMP/T NG system in France and Italy, and the first deliveries are scheduled for 2026. This means that the first SAMP/T NG systems will be delivered to Ukraine in the same year.

Earlier, it was reported that on November 17, Ukraine and France signed an agreement that provides, in particular, for the acquisition of new-generation SAM/T air defense systems, French President Emmanuel Macron said.