Denmark considering military submarines after almost 20 year gap: Danish lawmaker
The Scandinavian nation divested of submarines in 2004 but lawmakers are actively considering whether to acquire them again.
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After ‘no’ on F-16s, U.S. says they ‘clearly have a role’ in Ukraine war
After ongoing debate about providing F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine to defend itself from Russia, the U.S. military now says the jets ‘clearly have a role’ in the war.
Denmark, Netherlands to lead F-16 training coalition for Ukrainian pilots: Austin
“F-16s clearly have a role and Ukraine deserves a capable Air Force. It’s going to take a considerable length of time to build up an Air Force that’s the size and scope and scale that’ll be necessary,” said Chairman of the Joint Chief…
F-16s for Ukraine will help but won’t be ‘game-changer’: Kendall
“So with small numbers of aircraft and with, you know, not a full suite of more modern capabilities, it’s hard to overcome those [air defense] systems,” Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall told reporters.
US greenlights F-16 fighter jet training for Ukrainian pilots in Europe
“As the training takes place over the coming months, our coalition of countries participating in this effort will decide when to actually provide jets, how many we will provide, and who will provide them,” an administration official wrote.
Ukraine’s Allies Wrangle Over Sending F-16 Fighter Jets
The United States is resisting a European push for the powerful fighters. But will it relent, as it did before with tanks, rocket launchers and air defense missiles?
Britain to start training Ukraine combat fighter pilots
The UK announced on Monday that this summer country will commence an elementary flying phase for cohorts of Ukrainian pilots to learn basic training. “This is a crucial moment in Ukraine’s resistance to a terrible war of aggression they did not choose …
F-16s and drones put on impressive “elephant walk” in New Mexico
Forty-nine fighter jets and drones assigned to the 49th Wing lined the runway for an incredible display of airpower at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. The “elephant walk” occurred on April 21st, with F-16 Viper fighter jets and MQ-9 Re…
Don’t want to lose Ukraine? Empower Kyiv with airpower
The Mitchell Institute’s Douglas Birkey argues Kyiv’s need for airpower is only highlighted by recently leaked US intelligence documents.
U.S. Air Force scrambles F-16s to intercept Russian bombers
U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jets were scrambled to chase away Russian bombers that approached the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone on Monday. The aircraft, which were identified on Feb. 13, did not enter United States or Canadian airspace and did…