Promised in 2023. Grounded in Belgium. Norway’s F-16s still haven’t reached Ukraine.
A Western advisor says the jets were urgently needed this winter – and could have saved lives.
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Two more French Mirage 2000s to hunt Russian missiles in Ukraine’s skies by mid-2026
Deliveries follow January announcement that France may provide up to 26 aircraft.
Ukraine’s first fighter jet factory: Swedish deal includes full domestic Gripen production
Deal includes not just 150 aircraft but the production lines, tooling, and expertise to manufacture Gripens domestically by 2033.
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…
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.
Hungarian Gripens scramble as five Russian jets approach Latvian airspace from the Baltic
This latest incident comes amid mounting warnings over Russian provocations in the region. The Hungarian fighters are stationed in Lithuania under NATO’s air policing mission.
US fighter jets took off to intercept Russian warplanes near Alaska – military
Four Russian military aircraft flying near Alaska triggered an immediate response from American forces on 24 September
Russian warplanes fly into NATO airspace — Czech President says maybe it’s time to shoot them down
Petr Pavel warns that allowing intrusions like the recent MiG-31 fighter jet flyovers only invites more.
Ukraine suffers first Mirage-2000 loss. Pilot ejects and survives
The aircraft failed during an evening mission on 22 July, forcing the pilot to take emergency action.
US plans to develop new cruise missile modeled on Ukrainian war needs and capable to strike targets over 450 km away
The US Air Force’s upcoming LACM will carry a heavy warhead, dodge GPS jamming, and strike targets 450 km away.
“Nothing to say to Zelenskyy”: Trump retreats from G7 as Russia launches biggest terrorist attacks on Kyiv yet
"Better to leave than to face the truth." This is how former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Volodymyr Ohryzko explains…
Norway transfers over twice the number of F-16s promised to Ukraine
Norway's arms report indicates eight more aircraft than declared.
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.
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.
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.
La Tribune: France to deliver three Mirage 2000-5 fighters to Ukraine in early 2025
The aircraft will be equipped with advanced weaponry, including Scalp cruise missiles and AASM precision bombs for air-to-ground combat missions.
France to transfer up to 20 Mirage 2000 jets to Ukraine in 2025, media says
The aircraft are being upgraded from air-policing to multi-role combat capabilities.
France to deliver upgraded Mirage 2000 fighters to Ukraine in 2025
The upgrades will include enhancing their air-to-ground combat capabilities and electronic warfare systems, as per France's Defense Minister.
NBC News: Zelenskyy says details of F-16 crash in Ukraine to be revealed after investigation completion
The crash, which resulted in the death of pilot Oleksii Mes, is being thoroughly examined before any further information is released.
US “deliberately” delaying training for Ukraine’s F-16 pilots, Kyiv claims
A Ukrainian official has claimed that a political decision by Washington is damaging operations against Russia due to the slow pace of F-16 pilot training.