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.
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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.
Air Force: Upcoming Ukrainian F-16s to successfully integrate with Soviet-era Mig-29 aircraft
Spokesman says the Ukrainian Air Force's Soviet-made MiG-29 aircraft will be able to effectively cooperate with the soon-to-arrive F-16 aircraft, as experience with joint operations already exists.
Ukraine to protect future F-16 fleet by dispersing it in underground bunkers
Ukraine is set to protect its future F-16 fleet using strategic underground bunkers and dispersal tactics, complicating Russian efforts to locate these aircraft. This approach includes significant investments in infrastructure.
Norway to supply Ukraine with F-16 “perhaps with longer-range strike capabilities”
Norway, alongside Denmark and the Netherlands, plans to equip Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets enhanced for long-range strikes, announced by the Norwegian FM in Kyiv.
Air Force: Ukrainian F-16 pilots hone skills, technical crew preps for peer training
Ukrainian pilots are training in allied countries to fly F-16s, with two groups already honing their skills on the aircraft; training for technical personnel is also underway to prepare them to train others in Ukraine, as per Ukraine's Air Force.
NYT: Ukraine could deploy F-16s as soon as July, but only a few
NYT says Ukraine may deploy six of some 45 promised F-16 jets by July to counter Russian air support, as the country urgently needs more weapons amid a munitions shortage.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine’s counteroffensive is faster than new sanctions packages today
"There are specific square kilometers" liberated from Russians, but due to the lack of air superiority and long-range weapons, the Ukrainian counteroffensive can't progress faster, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said while speaking at the 18th Yalta European Strategy meeting in Kyiv on 8 September 2023.
Air superiority is key to success on the ground – Ukraine Air Forces spox
About 8-9 Russian fighters currently active in occupied areas, dropping bombs and launching missiles. F-16s would prevent this.
Ukraine sends young pilots for training on NATO fighter jets
While the most experienced pilots perform combat tasks on older Soviet fighter jets, the new generation of Ukrainian pilots departed for F-16 and Gripen aircraft training.