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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky traveled to Paris on Monday to sign a letter of intent for Kyiv to spend billions on French weapons, ranging from drones and guided bombs to Samp/T missile-defense systems and up to 100 Rafale jet fighters.

While the Patriot missile-defense system has been successful in Ukraine, Monday’s announcement includes plans to buy its European equivalent, the Samp/T. The latest version of this system is set for first deliveries to France and Italy early next year.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that he had signed a letter of intent to acquire 100 Rafale F4 fighter jets by 2035, SAMP/T air defense systems, radars, air-to-air-missiles and aerial bombs from France.

“The Coast Guard is greatly appreciative of the expert consult advice on weather and routes provided by experienced trans-Pacific sailors,” Douglas Samp, a Coast Guard search and rescue mission coordinator, said in a statement.

Samp said mariners are encouraged to have multiple layers of communication, including a VHF-FM DSC radio, HF DSC radio, satellite communications and a 406Mhz electronic position indicating radio beacon “as the notification of last resort to help search and rescue authorities locate their position in a time of need.”