Ukraine’s F-16s just shot down 34 of 35 Russian cruise missiles—and new tech may be why
Hanging Sniper pods on Ukraine's F-16s has unlocked new capabilities, and munitions—and made the jets much deadlier.
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Ukraine’s F-16s may now be able to spot Shaheds that sneak under radar
Are Ukraine's ex-European F-16s fighters carrying special anti-drone sensors into combat? At least one observer believes so.
Turkish UAV fighter destroys aircraft for first time in history, marking Ukraine’s defense industry triumph (VIDEO)
Five F-16s fly alongside Turkish unmanned fighter as it shoots down aircraft.
Will Trump stop Ukraine’s F-16s from jamming Russian radars?
Ukraine's F-16s are its best aerial radar jammers. But they need American help, which could end.
This is how Ukraine’s F-16s hide from Russian drones
Ukraine's F-16s operate from night from small airstrips while under constant threat of Russian attack. Despite this, they're surviving.
Mirage or Rafale? Ukraine teases “historic” French jet deal
Ukraine’s President says a major agreement to boost the country’s air power will be signed with France on 17 November.
Belgium admits it couldn’t stop drones over F-35 base reportedly storing US nuclear weapons
Police helicopter lost track of after several kilometers of a chase.
Dassault says it’s ready to send Rafales to Ukraine — if Kyiv asks
French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation has confirmed it is ready to deliver Rafale fighter jets if Kyiv requests…
Experts: Barracuda may give Poland 900-km range and could become Ukraine’s next missile
The missile can be fired from F‑15E, F‑18E/F, F‑16 platforms or from transport aircraft.
Zelenskyy confirms Rafale fighter jet talks with France as Ukraine eyes three-fighter strategy
Ukraine is holding negotiations with France over Rafale fighter jets as part of a planned shift from Soviet aircraft.
The Swedish jets Ukraine could get were built to survive Russia—and that’s the point
Gripen jets, designed to outlast Soviet bombers, work well from small, dirty runways—the Ukrainian way
Belgian defense chief says Ukraine to receive F-16s in 12-18 months
Ukraine will receive Belgian F-16 fighters once the country closes its NATO air defense gap with operational F-35s, Defense Minister Theo Francken said on 21 Oct.
Ukrainian delegation in US meets developer of Tomahawk missiles that could strike deep inside Russia
Kyiv’s high-level delegation meets Raytheon and Lockheed Martin amid Trump’s signals that he could approve long-range missile transfers.
Defense Express: Extra F-16s for Ukraine possible in 2026 as Belgium receives F-35s
With the arrival of the first F-35s in Belgium, the long-awaited transfer of combat-ready F-16s to Ukraine inches nearer.
While West discusses security guarantees for Ukraine, Kyiv offers NATO state training against Russian drones after first mass attack
Western capitals continue drafting security guarantee frameworks for Ukraine even as Kyiv demonstrates superior defensive capabilities.
Ukraine could get a lot more French Mirage 2000 fighters
More ex-French Mirage 2000s means more critical aerial jamming capability for the outnumbered Ukrainian air force.
Rutte in Kyiv promises Ukraine “no repeat of Budapest Memorandum” with dual security guarantees
The commitment aims to establish deterrence mechanisms that the failed 1994 Budapest Memorandum couldn't provide, though questions remain about whether theu can contain Putin's territorial ambitions.
Belgium’s biggest Ukraine military aid is 30 F-16s it won’t deliver until 2028
The country also controls €180 billion in frozen Russian assets that help bankroll Kyiv's defense.
Ukraine appoints new Air Forces chief after F‑16 losses and intensified Russian attacks
Anatoliy Kryvonozhko takes command of Ukraine’s Air Forces after a year in an acting role, amid rising missile and drone strikes.
Germany pledges five Patriots, Norway — billions for drones, as Ukraine’s new defense chief leads first major international push since taking office
The allies agree to fast-track weapons delivery to Ukraine amid Russian air terror escalation.