PARIS (AP) – French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu says France will send “hundreds of military aid” to Ukraine by early next year as part of a new military aid package for the country, marking the third year of Russian military aid. ” armored vehicles will be delivered. Intrusion.
“To hold such a wide front, the Ukrainian army needs armored personnel carriers, for example,” Lecornu said in an interview with the Sunday edition of French newspaper La Tribune. It is absolutely important for the mobility of troops. ”
The French military is currently replacing the old VAB armored personnel carrier, which entered service in 1979, with a new generation of armored vehicles.
“This old equipment is still in operation and is being sent directly to Ukraine in large quantities. We are talking about hundreds (of vehicles) by 2024 or early 2025,” Lecorne said. Ta.
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Lecorne also said France would provide Ukraine with more anti-aircraft missiles.
The move comes as the French government urges the military industry to increase production to meet Kiev’s urgent ammunition needs.
Lecornu said on Tuesday that France would soon be able to deliver 78 Caesar howitzers to Ukraine, increasing its supply of shells.
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