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.
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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.
Ukraine isn’t in NATO — but the Netherlands keeps sending F-16s and billions in military aid
In 2024 alone, the Netherlands delivered over €3 billion in military support to Ukraine, including F-16 jets, artillery, and advanced training.
New Czech-Ukrainian pilot school aims to speed up F-16 implementation
A new pilot training school in the Czech Republic aims to address delays in preparing Ukrainian airmen for western fighter jets like the F-16.
Zelenskyy heads to Prague with his eyes on the F-16s
The Czechs don’t fly F-16s—but Zelenskyy hopes they’ll help with gear and training.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1165: Mass Ukrainian attack hits Russia as F-16 training deal approved amid Trump’s hesitation
Ukraine's combined air and sea drone capabilities reached new heights this week with a historic $50 million Su-30 fighter jet kill achieved via a missile-equipped sea drone.
Zelenskyy orders faster development of Ukrainian ballistic missile systems
The President also hinted on short-term supplies of more F-16 fighter jets.
As Putin digs in, Trump approves F-16 training deal for Ukraine
Pentagon greenlit a $310 million package for Ukraine, as peace talks with Russia stall.
US reportedly provides stripped F-16 airframes to Ukraine for parts supply
US allegedly transferred stripped-down F-16 airframes to Ukraine after photos emerged showing the dismantled jets being loaded onto an Antonov transport aircraft in Arizona.