Ukraine’s F-16s are so short of Western missiles that pilots fall back on jet’s built-in M61A1 Vulcan cannon, which risks killing civilians below
The AIM missiles the jets are rationing are the same ones defending Kyiv from the ground.
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Norway’s Air Force put its first anti-drone system into service at the fighter base—and wants its own drones doing the same job
The system can detect a drone, identify it, and shoot it down—capability the base did not have when lights appeared over it last autumn.
A slice of Estonia’s new EU billions will buy drones—for Ukraine, not itself
The money is a 45-year loan drawn from Brussels' new joint defense fund, which lets member states borrow cheaply.
France may take over protecting logistics hub that supplies Ukraine’s war effort
The most US and allied heavy equipment destined for Ukraine transits through this hub.
Ukraine kept the F-16 missile shortage secret for months — sources say pilots were flying with rotary cannons as Russia ramped up winter strikes
The nearly month-long AIM-9 drought forced dangerous daytime-only sorties.
Why AIM missiles work for Ukraine: EW-resistant, “fire-and-forget,” effective against drones and cruise missiles
Ukraine uses three AIM missile types: Sidewinder (35 km, infrared), AMRAAM (up to 180 km, "fire-and-forget"), and Sparrow (70 km, semi-active radar).
US long withheld this €37 million radar. Spain just delivered it to Ukraine
Spain delivers NATO-tested, eastern flank-deployed radar to Ukraine.
Ukraine’s air defense just got turbo boost from Norway
With new missiles deployed, Kyiv now has sharper tools to intercept threats aimed at its power infrastructure.
“Cheaper and more effective”: Norway plans to integrate Ukrainian-made components into its air defense weapons
Norway also announces $400 million support package.
Ukraine’s allies begin to “hold back” air defense missiles amid Russia’s drone attacks, says Zelenskyy
He said Ukraine is "receiving help, but not the full volumes needed for complete defense" as Russia shifts strategy from conquest to destruction.
The weapons Ukraine just lost to US aid freeze, explained
It's not only about Patriots and air defense—Ukraine's entire military toolkit just got gutted
Ukraine to integrate domestic air defenses into NASAMS infrastructure
Kyiv teams up with Norway’s Kongsberg to link local systems with Western command modules.
Norwegian F-35s to join Patriot and NASAMS to fortify Poland’s crucial hub for Ukraine’s aid
As Russian spies and saboteurs lurk in the shadows of Rzeszów, Norway is stepping in with cutting-edge jets to secure the city.
Norwegian sea drone tech to be built in Ukraine to fight Russian navy
Kongsberg and a Ukrainian partner will jointly develop maritime drones with weapon systems, funded by $665 million.
Raytheon’s production lines overheat as Europe lines up for 1,000 Patriot missiles and Ukraine pleads for speed
Joint production and faster transfer talks gain urgency as Russia refines its missile arsenal.
Ukraine seeks to localize European air defense systems and missiles
As the Russo-Ukrainian war rages on, Ukraine is focused on both securing Western military assistance and expanding its own defense industry, including missile and drone technology, artillery, and electronic warfare systems.
Militarnyi: Ukrainian missiles to be integrated into NASAMS air defense systems
Kongsberg chief Eirik Lie revealed plans to create a joint venture in Ukraine focused on producing interceptor missiles for air defense systems.
Trump’s weapon halt threatens Ukraine’s military survival strategy if not resumed in 60 days, says expert
Ukrainian defense experts reveal a potential military catastrophe as US weapon supplies dwindle, with air defense systems facing critical vulnerability and European allies struggling to bridge a massive technological and production gap.
Ukraine’s NASAMS air defense systems destroy 900 Russian aerial targets with 94% success rate
Norway's advanced air defense technology proves decisive in Ukraine's ongoing battle for air superiority, with most interceptions targeting Russia's precision cruise missiles. Colonel Per Steinar Troøyte confirmed the system has maintained an exceptional 94% effectiveness rate since deployments began in November 2022.
Ukraine expands cooperation with Norway’s NASAMS air defense manufacturer
Ukraine's defense minister met Kongsberg's CEO to discuss NASAMS components production in Ukraine, air defense integration, and anti-drone capabilities.