Kyiv Says F-16 Pilot Killed in Combat
A Ukrainian F-16 pilot was killed in combat, in the second such incident since the delivery of the precious US-made fighter jets to Ukraine.
France Delivers First Mirage 2000 Fighter Jets to Ukraine: Minister
France delivered first Mirage 2000-5 fighter jet to Ukraine to help Kyiv defend its airspace against Russia.
Sweden’s Gripen Jets ‘Don’t Make Sense’ for Ukraine for Now: Dutch Defense Chief
The Netherlands’ top defense official has downplayed the prospect of transferring Swedish Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine now, saying such a move would not “make sense” at this time.
Ukraine’s F-16s Outdated, Can’t Outclass Russia’s Best Jets: Ex-US General
The F-16s provided to Kyiv by its Western partners are reportedly outdated models, meaning they are not as capable as Russia’s top combat aircraft.
Zelensky Says Ukraine Can Now Produce Four Million Drones a Year
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the country is now capable of manufacturing up to four million drones annually.
Oregon Firm to Help Ukrainian F-16s Land in Inhospitable Conditions
The US Air Force has ordered a pair of transponder landing systems for Ukrainian F-16s to help them land on inhospitable runways.
Ukraine Says US-Made F-16 Fighter Jet Crashed, Killing Pilot
Ukraine said one of its F-16 fighter jets made by the United States crashed while repelling a Russian air strike, killing the pilot onboard.
USAF Upgrades Ukrainian F-16s Against Russian Electronic Warfare
A specialized US Air Force electronic warfare unit has upgraded the F-16 fighter jets Denmark and the Netherlands delivered to Ukraine, enhancing the aircraft’s survivability against evolving Russian electronic warfare.
Ukraine Needs to Destroy Russian Air Defenses to Use F-16s: Think Tank
The Ukrainian military will need to neutralize Russian air defense systems from the rear in order to use Western-supplied F-16 fighter jets.
First F-16 Fighter Jets Arrive in Ukraine: Officials
The first batch of F-16 fighter jets has arrived in Ukraine, US and Lithuanian officials have revealed.
US to Arm Ukraine’s F-16s With Advanced Weapons: Report
The US has agreed to increase the lethality of Ukraine’s upcoming F-16 fighter jets by arming them with advanced weapons.
Ukrainian City Fears Possible Arrival of F-16 Fighter Jets
A major air base in western Ukraine has put a tourist town firmly in Russia's sights – and locals fear the imminent arrival of F-16 fighter jets will only intensify the bombardments.
Ukraine Attacked Russian Base on Crimea: Kyiv Source
Ukrainian aerial and maritime drones struck Russian military targets on the annexed Crimean peninsula.
NATO Allies Begin Transfer of F-16 Jets to Ukraine
NATO allies announced that they have begun transferring F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, a long-awaited step to bolster Kyiv's defenses against Russia.
Ukraine to Test Home-Grown Glide Bomb
The Ukrainian Armed Forces is developing a guided aerial munition to strike Russian targets more effectively.
Ukraine to Keep F-16s Abroad to Protect From Russian Strikes: Official
Ukraine plans to store some of its F-16 fighter jets abroad to protect them from potential Russian strikes.
After ATACMS Delivery, Ukraine Pleads for MQ-9 Reaper Drones From US
Ukraine has moved the US-made MQ-9 Reaper drone to the top of its weapons wish list as it prepares for another major counteroffensive this year.
F-16 Fighter Jets ‘No Longer Relevant’: Ukrainian Official
A senior Ukrainian military official has claimed that the US-made F-16 fighter jets set to arrive in Kyiv later this year are “no longer relevant” against Russian forces.
Zelensky Blames ‘Short-Sightedness’ of Allies for Limited Range of Strikes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has blamed the “obvious short-sightedness” of some partners for the limited range of its strikes against Russian forces.
Germany to Send Military Helicopters to Ukraine for First Time
Germany has announced that it will provide Ukraine with six Sea King Mk41 military helicopters as support in its war against Russia.
Norway to Send F-16s to Denmark for Ukraine Pilot Training
Norway said it would send two F-16 fighter jets to Denmark to help train Ukrainian pilots in the use of the planes.
Russian Jets Downing in Ukraine Fuels F-16 Speculation
Russian fighter jets downed this month over Ukraine have caused speculation that F-16s have been deployed early in the country.
Ukraine Says Shot Down Three Russian Su-34 Fighters
Ukraine's military said it has shot down three Russian fighter-bombers in the south of the country.
Ukraine Destroys Russian Fleet Ship: Air Force
Ukraine's air force said it had destroyed a Russian fleet ship in the Black Sea suspected of carrying drones for use in Moscow's war against Kyiv.
