Poland has old jets. Ukraine has killer drones. They’re about to make a trade.
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Ukraine’s Su-27 fleet is vanishing—and no one can save it
19 Su-27s down, no allies to send more
Ukraine tests new weapons to fight Russian guided bombs
The General Staff confirms testing is underway, targeting Moscow’s guided aerial bombs and drone swarms.
“Impressive numbers”: Ukrainian Air Force reports near-perfect 98% success rate with French Mirage fighters (VIDEO)
Ukrainian pilots are flying French Mirages under constant attack.
Russia’s drones violated the airspace of Moldova and Romania — one fell straight onto a civilian roof (MAP)
Moldovan police evacuated residents in a village where a drone landed on a house, while Romania scrambled fighter jets.
“She screamed — and then silence”: Russians kill woman during phone call as 7 civilians die in strikes
Russian strikes overnight and this morning damaged power infrastructure in four oblasts, and injured at least 20 civilians.
Will Trump stop Ukraine’s F-16s from jamming Russian radars?
Ukraine's F-16s are its best aerial radar jammers. But they need American help, which could end.
Why are Ukraine’s Mirage 2000 jets carrying 40-year-old missiles?
Arming a Mirage 2000 fighter with the old Magic 2 missile handicaps the jet—by limiting its reach during air-defenses sorties.
This is how Ukraine’s F-16s hide from Russian drones
Ukraine's F-16s operate from night from small airstrips while under constant threat of Russian attack. Despite this, they're surviving.
Mirage or Rafale? Ukraine teases “historic” French jet deal
Ukraine’s President says a major agreement to boost the country’s air power will be signed with France on 17 November.
Ukraine’s defenses swat down 139 of 176 Russian drones in fresh assault on power grid
Russia launched drones from six directions, hitting energy sites and homes as new waves remained airborne at dawn.
Slovakia’s MiG-29 gift to Ukraine wasn’t illegal — prosecutor rejects pro-Russian Fico’s accusations
Officials confirmed that the aircraft transfer complied with the country's constitution and did not damage national interests.
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…
Zelenskyy confirms Rafale fighter jet talks with France as Ukraine eyes three-fighter strategy
Ukraine is holding negotiations with France over Rafale fighter jets as part of a planned shift from Soviet aircraft.
Ukraine signs framework to acquire 100-150 Gripen fighter jets of new generation type
The letter of intent Zelenskyy signed in Linköping creates a framework for potential deliveries but not immediate aircraft transfers.
Zelenskyy expands helicopter hunt as Russia sends hundreds of drones each night
With Russian explosive drones flooding the sky every night, the President orders fresh aviation units to strengthen air defense coverage.
Russia keeps targeting Ukrainian power grid, causing blackout in Donetsk Oblast and outages in Odesa’s Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi
Russia launched 118 drones, 103 were downed overnight, Ukrainian Air Force reported. Russian attacks killed four people and injured nine in Donetsk Oblast.
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.
Patriot air defenses struggle to track Russia’s modified missiles – Ukrainian Air Force
Air Force spokesperson says Ukraine’s air defenses are struggling to counter Russian ballistic missiles, as attacks from multiple directions make it harder for Patriot systems to track and intercept incoming threats.
Ukraine plays deadly whack-a-bridge at Lyman—but Russian engineers are winning
One river is helping to protect a key Ukrainian town. The Russians are building bridges. The Ukrainians are blasting them.