France is considering training a contingent of 2,100 Ukrainian soldiers at the end of the year, according to France 3 Champagne-Ardenne.
The two-month training will be held at French military training centers and will include tank instruction, the outlet added, citing documents.
A Ukrainian Armed Forces brigade is intended to be raised through the training by December, armed with 128 VAB armored personnel carriers, 24 light tanks, and 18 Caesar 155mm truck-mounted howitzers.
Additional equipment planned for transfer to Ukraine this year includes anti-tank missiles, trucks, and radars.
French Military Assistance
Since 2022, France has provided 3.8 billion euros ($4.14 billion) worth of military assistance to Ukraine, including 1.2 billion euros ($1.31 billion) for the European Peace Facility.
The French have delivered weapons, including 30 Caesars, 38 AMX10 RC light tanks, a SAMP/T air defense system, and an undisclosed number of long-range SCALP air-launched cruise missiles.
In addition, around 7,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been trained by the French Army in 2024.
“This collaboration between France and Ukraine has made it possible to train 7,000 soldiers this year,” France 3 Champagne-Ardenne wrote, citing a source.
“A la carte training, depending on the terrain. Here, for example, future fighters must recognize a crossroads. The technique seems to be mastered.”
