“Buy Me A Fighter Jet” – Ukraine Air Force Crowdfunds A Jet

Raising funds through cash or in-kind gifts from citizens to pay for military equipment is nothing new. But the request of "buy me a fighter jet" made by Ukraine air force for crowdfunding a jet is unconventional.

Instead of waiting for NATO to transfer foreign fighter jets, enterprising Ukrainians seem to have started the #buymeafighterjet initiative to crowdsource the replenishment of the country's fighter force. It is unclear whether or not the endeavor is legal.

On April 14th, a c...

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