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.
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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.
Ukraine’s next weapon could be US-made JASSM — and it might arrive just in time
As Russia masses troops for a brutal push eastward, Trump looks to arm Ukraine with one of the most powerful missiles in the American arsenal.
F-16 pilot killed while repelling Russia’s most massive-yet night terror attack on Ukraine (updated)
"Eternal flight, brother, you did everything you could!" the Air Force said.
Norway transfers over twice the number of F-16s promised to Ukraine
Norway's arms report indicates eight more aircraft than declared.
Ukraine’s new ballistic missiles may have already hit battlefield, destroying Russian command posts
During the Soviet era, Ukraine was a major center for the design and production of ballistic missiles. The key enterprise was Pivdenmash, located in Dnipro.
Russia launches 407 drones and 45 missiles against Ukraine in overnight assault, Air Force says (updated)
Ukrainian officials say the volume of attacks continues to rise weekly.
Ukraine’s jets adopt Western tactics, learn to hunt in packs
More Ukrainian air force pilots are flying and fighting in complex teams.
Makarov vs. sniper rifle: Ukraine’s Air Force still outgunned despite arrival of F-16s
Russia’s advanced fleet continues to rule the skies over Ukraine, says Colonel Ihnat, as Kyiv waits for enough multirole fighters to shift the balance of power.
Ukraine’s F-16s launch desperate strikes to stop Russia in the north
Armed with American bombs and desperation, Ukraine's F-16s strike 50,000 Russian troops just 30 kilometers from Sumy.
Ukraine F-16 pilots get NATO-level battlefield vision through Link-16 military Wi-Fi protocol
Ukrainian jets and NATO air defenses now share real-time data, creating unprecedented coordination in the skies.
Ukraine to get last pledged Dutch F-16 fighter jets tomorrow
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans confirmed the delivery will complete the pledged shipment of 24 aircraft.
Ukraine confirms F-16 crash on 16 May, pilot ejected and survived
The pilot reportedly downed three air targets, and used his gun on a fourth target just before the emergency forced him out. It's the third F-16 loss since last August.