F-16 Training Planned for Ukraine’s Pilots
Ukrainian pilots have a lot to learn before they can start using U.S.-made fighter jets, but experts say it might take less time than once thought.
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Biden Says Ukraine Has Pledged Not to Use F-16s to Enter Russia
President Biden said the United States would provide American-made F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, and train its pilots, in a move he had resisted.
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?
Videos Show Russian Jet Accidentally Bombing Russian City
Video posted on social media captured what the Russian Defense Ministry said was a mistaken hit on Belgorod, a city near the border with Ukraine. The strike, which was followed by a large explosion, wounded three people and caused panic.
Miscommunication Nearly Led to Russian Jet Shooting Down British Spy Plane, U.S. Officials Say
Recently leaked intelligence documents called the incident, last year, a near shoot down. Officials said it was more serious than originally reported.
Leaked Documents Suggest Ukrainian Air Defense Is in Peril if Not Reinforced
A huge influx of munitions is needed to keep Russia’s air force from changing the course of the war, according to U.S. officials and newly leaked Pentagon documents.
Nord Stream Sabotage Theories Deepen as Shreds of Evidence Emerge
Intelligence leaks surrounding the sabotage of the pipelines have provided more questions than answers. It may be in no one’s interest to reveal more.
Slovakia Makes Its First Delivery of Pledged Soviet-Era Fighter Jets to Ukraine
The arrival of the aging MIG-29s is not expected to significantly change battlefield dynamics, and the planes will likely be used for spare parts for Ukraine’s own Soviet-era jets.
Ukraine Jets: More MIG Fighters Will Help, but Kyiv Really Wants F-16s
Ukrainian officials and military analysts do not expect the MIG jets pledged so far by Poland and Slovakia to fundamentally alter the battle in the skies.
Slovakia Follows Poland in Pledging to Send Jets to Ukraine
The news came after Poland’s president said that his country would send MIG-29 jets, a move that appeared intended to open the door to more advanced warplanes from NATO allies.