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.
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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.
Ukraine receives initial batch of Dutch F-16s, more to follow in coming months
The Netherlands supplied the first F-16 fighters to Ukraine, Dutch Defense Minister Brekelmans announced during a surprise visit to Kharkiv.
Ukraine in talks for Gripen and Eurofighter jets, Defense Minister says
Ukraine's Defense Minister Umierov reveals negotiations for Gripen and Eurofighter jets, in addition to secured F-16 and Mirage-2000 commitments.
Zelenskyy dismisses Air Force Commander Oleshchuk, Kryvonozhko takes over as acting chief
Zelenskyy has dismissed Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk after three years of service. Lieutenant General Anatolii Kryvonozhko will be an acting commander.
The Economist: Limited F-16 numbers in Ukraine hinder immediate effect on battlefield
The transfer of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine marks a significant milestone in its air defense efforts. However, limited numbers, complex maintenance requirements, and deployment challenges may delay their full impact on the battlefield against Russian aggression.
Zelenskyy confirms the delivery of F-16s and congratulates troops on the Air Force Day
"We are now at a new phase in the development of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine," he said on the 20th anniversary of the Air Force, during the awarding ceremony, with video showing F-16s behind.
Ukraine’s Air Force has already downed over 8000 Russian targets and conducted over 20,000 combat sorties
Ukrainian Air Force marks its 20th anniversary amidst the ongoing battle for the skies.
For Ukraine, F-16 not a silver bullet but will mark shift to Western tactics, NATO air commander says
F-16s will initiate Ukraine's transition to Western military equipment and tactics, says Gen. Hecker, emphasizing gradual process, not instant air superiority. Challenges include logistics, airfield adaptations, and replicating current agile operations.
Negotiations for Swedish Gripen jets continue, Ukraine confirms
Ukraine's President's Office confirms ongoing negotiations with Sweden for Gripen fighter jets, countering previous reports. Earlier, Sweden's Foreign Minister indicated openness to supply.
German opposition leader Merz calls for fighter jet deliveries to Ukraine
Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's opposition CDU party, urges the country to supply fighter jets to Ukraine, saying the air sovereignty is crucial to defend against escalating Russian missile attacks on civilian targets.
Poland considers transferring additional MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine
Poland is contemplating giving Ukraine another batch of MiG-29s, at least 14 aircraft. Immediate transfer is impossible because they are used in NATO patrols.
France can transfer only six Mirage 2000-5 jets to Ukraine, La Tribune says
La Tribune says France can transfer only six Mirage 2000-5s, contributions from other nations with the jets - Qatar, Greece, UAE - are needed for more.
Russian command node hit in Ukraine’s first warplane strike inside Russia, SkyNews’ source says
SkyNews' Ukrainian military sources say Ukraine's warplane hit a Russian command node in the first airstrike inside Russia, while another attack reportedly damaged a Russian large landing ship in the Azov Sea.
BBC: Ukraine can now target military airfields in Russia with Storm Shadow cruise missiles
Ukraine has been granted permission to use long-range Storm Shadow/Scalp cruise missiles to target Russian airfields in Kursk and Belgorod oblasts, BBC says, citing a source.
Zelenskyy tours Melsbroek base, meets Ukrainian F-16 pilot trainees
During his visit to Belgium, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visited a Belgian airbase to observe Ukrainian military personnel training to operate F-16 fighter jets for use in Ukraine's defense.
Ten Ukrainian soldiers complete F-16 maintenance training in Netherlands
The Dutch Ministry of Defense reported that 10 Ukrainian military personnel completed F-16 maintenance training. Earlier, the Netherlands pledged 24 F-16s to Ukraine.
Media military sources claim Ukraine to get first F-16s “by” or “in” June-July
Unnamed high-ranking military sources told media that the first F-16 jets from Western allies will arrive in Ukraine in/by June-July, without specifying the supplier.
Media: How France organizes the delivery of Scalp missiles to Ukraine
France recycles decommissioned Scalp missiles by refurbishing them inexpensively for transfer to Ukrainian forces combating Russia's invasion.
Denmark to send Ukraine first F-16s in summer, Netherlands in fall, Dutch defense minister says
During a briefing in Vilnius, Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren revealed plans for the Netherlands to send F-16 jets to Ukraine after Denmark's scheduled deliveries this summer, Lithuanian media says.