Ukraine recently started using a small number of F-16 fighter jets, but after two months, these planes haven’t made much of an impact in the ongoing war. Ukrainian President Zelensky’s government is now shifting focus, asking for other jets, like the Gripen and Eurofighter, while still relying mostly on drone
The United States is sending a new batch of military aid worth $375 million to Ukraine, which includes a long-range weapon known as the Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW). While the Biden administration highlighted the JSOW as a key part of this package, there’s more to the story than just providing
A major U.S. defense contractor, Draken International, is looking for experienced U.S. military pilots to help train Ukrainian fighter pilots at a NATO F-16 training center in Romania. The center, which opened last year, is located at the 86th Air Base and is playing a critical role in helping Ukraine’s
On Monday, while Russian missiles and drones flooded the skies over Ukraine, a skilled Ukrainian fighter pilot known by his call sign “Moonfish” was where he had always dreamed of being—in the cockpit of an advanced F-16 fighter jet, hunting down enemy targets. This pilot, Lt. Col. Oleksiy Mes, was
With American-made F-16 fighter jets starting to arrive in Ukraine, there’s a pressing need for experienced pilots to operate these high-tech planes. Only problem is, Ukrainians cannot fly them. So, now Mr. Graham wants all retired pilots from NATO countries to get a mercenary job in Ukraine. But, there is
Recent Russian drone and missile attacks have devastated Ukraine’s air force, destroying multiple Sukhoi Su-27 fighters and raising serious concerns about the future safety of incoming F-16 jets from Western allies. Despite plans to bolster air defenses and build underground bunkers, the vulnerability of these high-value aircraft remains a critical
Discover the intense military escalation as Russia launches devastating attacks on Ukrainian airfields poised to host Western-supplied F-16 jets. This strategic move marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two nations, raising tensions and international concerns. Dive into the details of the airstrikes and their potential implications
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo announced on Tuesday, while hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, that Belgium would send 30 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine on the condition that they are not used against Russia. As long as the thirty F-16 fighter jets manufactured in the US aren’t flown over
A US official told The New York Times on Thursday that the Pentagon will start training Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets in the US. The training might begin as soon as September. Similar training is already happening in the Netherlands and Denmark. However, Kiev has expressed frustration because the