France authorized Ukraine to manufacture Aster air defense missiles and SCALP cruise missiles under license, along with plans to deliver Rafale fighter jets by 2028-2029 — a major boost to Ukraine's domestic weapons production capacity. This allows Ukraine to build critical air defense systems domestically rather than relying entirely on French supplies, addressing a key vulnerability in the ongoing war. The announcement follows similar decisions by the Trump administration to enable production of Patriot interceptors in Ukraine.