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.
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Politico: First batch of Ukrainian pilots graduated from F-16 training in Arizona
They are now heading to Europe for additional training, according to the US National Guard Air Force spokeswoman Erin Hannigan.
Ukraine forces shoot down Russian Su-25 attack aircraft near Avdiivka
Russia has already lost 348 aircraft and 325 helicopters in its war against Ukraine.
The Economist: Ukrainian top general says critical phase of war to come in next two months
Lieutenant General Oleksandr Pavliuk, the head of Ukraine’s ground forces, says Russia has not abandoned its ambition to seize Kyiv.
Czechia delivers first F-16 fighter jet simulator to Ukraine
Ukrainian pilots undergoing training, with 12 expected to be ready by summer.
Over 2,000 imported components found in Russian Su-series fighter jets – Ukraine intel
Russian fighter jet manufacturer Sukhoi uses electronic components from American companies like Texas Instruments and Analog Devices, as well as Japanese firm Murata Manufacturing.
Ukraine downs 2 more Russian Su-34 over past day
Ukraine’s Air Forces destroyed the Russian fighter jets in Mariupol and Avdiivka directions.
Ukraine destroys Russian Su-34 bomber overnight
Ukraine destroyed Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber aircraft in a week, Ukraine’s Air Forces reported on 29 February. The Su-34…
Ukraine destroys Russian fighter jet, 12 drones, guided missile overnight
Russia attacked Ukraine with six S-300 anti-aircraft guided missiles, three Kh-22 cruise missiles, a Kh-59 guided missile, and 14 Shahed-type attack drones overnight.
Ukraine’s top general wants more military aircraft to turn the tide of war
The commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces told Reuters that the Western-made attack aircraft would be a game-changer in the ongoing war with Russia.
Media: Sweden to consider sending Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine
As the Swedish Government explores the feasibility of aiding Ukraine with its fighter jets, Ukraine anticipates receiving 16-18 Gripen aircraft, according to Swedish media reports.
US says F-16s to be sent to Ukraine after pilot training
The United States has approved sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine from Denmark and the Netherlands to defend…
Ukrainian fighter jets unharmed in Russian missile attack on Starokostiantyniv airfield, Ukraine’s Air Force spox says
Ukrainian fighter jets were not damaged by the Russian missile attack on the Starokonstiantyniv airfield in Khmelnytskyy Oblast…
Coalition to train Ukrainian pilots on F16s officially launched during NATO summit; no planes pledged yet
A coalition of 11 countries officially signed a memorandum on the margins of the NATO summit in Vilnius.…
Remains of eight British WWII-era Hurricane aircraft found near Kyiv
On 6 July, the Kyiv authorities showed journalists the remains of several Hawker Hurricane fighter aircraft sent by…
Denmark starts training of Ukrainian pilots, considers donation of F-16s to Ukraine
Denmark has begun training Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets, the acting Defense Minister of Denmark, Troels Lund…
Denmark ready to provide Ukraine with F-16 jets, Danish Defense Minister says
Denmark is ready to provide Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets after the approval of the United States, which…
President Biden considers sending F-16s to Ukraine, Sullivan says
Although the US will support a joint international effort to train Ukrainian pilots on Western fighter jets, there…
Dutch FM reports no progress yet on fighter jet coalition
In an update from Reuters, Dutch Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra announced on Wednesday that there has been no…
Ukraine creates coalition of fighter jets, Zelenskyy says in Berlin
During today's visit to Berlin (Germany), the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stressed how important it is for…