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.
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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.
Russians target Ukraine with 70 missiles, 145 drones, killing 11, injuring 103 civilians
Ukraine's Air Force's data suggest that at least 22 Russian missiles and 13 drones may have reached their targets.
Experts: Europe must double Ukraine’s aid to €82 billion annually if US support ends
Baltic and Nordic countries contribute over 2% of their GDP to Ukraine while larger European economies like France and Spain provide just 0.1-0.2%, revealing deep disparities in burden-sharing, a new analysis says.
BBC: Ukrainian F-16 shot down by Russian missile, pilot dies in combat
A 26-year-old Ukrainian pilot died when his F-16 fighter jet was hit by a Russian missile during a combat mission, BBC reports.
Ukrainian F-16 pilot Pavlo Ivanov killed during combat mission today
The 26-year-old's death marks the second F-16 pilot loss for Ukraine since receiving these fighters, following Oleksii Mes's death last August.
Belgium pledges € 1 billion annual military aid to Ukraine, signs defense production deals
Belgian Prime Minister De Wever announces ten defense companies has established manufacturing ties in Ukraine as Brussels seeks to bolster European security.
Ukraine to receive additional F-16 fighter jets – US General
Not a single F-16 fighter currently operating in Ukraine came directly from US stocks, with European allies Netherlands and Denmark serving as the primary suppliers instead.
Ukraine’s F-16s start targeting ground objects in combat missions
The jets are involved in defending the skies from Russian drones, jamming radars, aerial reconnaissance, and now, precision bombing.
Frontline report: Ukraine’s new F-16s are now ready to attack Russian jets — and win
With a growing fleet of F-16 fighter jets, Ukraine is shifting its military strategy from defense to attack.
Ukraine to receive Swedish ASC 890 radar aircraft after F-16 compatibility modifications
Sweden pledged two ASC 890s last May, the delivery remains on undisclosed schedule, while Ukrainian pilots receive training.
Ukraine’s skies are empty except for F-16s—and the military doesn’t want civilians filming them
The Ukrainian Air Force is urging civilians to avoid filming F-16 jets, warning that such footage could provide crucial intelligence to Russian forces.
More F-16 jets arrive in Ukraine, Zelenskyy confirms
Ukraine's Air Force received an unspecified number of additional F-16s, with Zelenskyy refuting Russian propaganda claims that any aircraft had been shot down in Sumy Oblast.
Bloomberg: Turkish troops may join a future Ukraine peacekeeping mission
President Erdogan declared "European security without Turkey is unthinkable" as the country positions itself as an essential partner amid shifting US commitments to NATO.