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War in Ukraine
The WSJ reports that the shift is expected to push back Ukraine's timeline for fielding a whole F-16 squadron by several months.
Oct. 17
War in Ukraine
It seems pretty clear the modern Russian jet crashed and the two-man crew died. But actual hard evidence that a Ukrainian pilot flying a US-made fighter made the shot, is pretty thin.
Oct. 14
F-16
Pro-Russian and pro-Kyiv social media is abuzz with as yet unverified reports that a Ukrainian F-16 shot down a Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber on Saturday.
Oct. 12
France
France’s Armed Forces Minister announced the delivery of modernized Dassault Mirage 2000 fighters in the first quarter of next year.
Oct. 10
F-16
Several pro-Russian media sites carry unconfirmed reports that Ukraine lost more of its F-16s after the airfield in which they were based was hit by Kinzhal high velocity missiles.
Sep. 28
France
The discussions reportedly included “consultations for the Eurofighter” as well, one of the most advanced jets in Europe, though details remain scarce and logistics remains a likely hurdle.
Sep. 22
Propaganda
Russian propagandists are trying to create narrative about ineffectiveness of F-16s through fakes and manipulating the words of US Air Forces in Europe commander.
Sep. 21
NATO
Lawmakers are scheduled to debate national air defense law on Wednesday. Some say that if a Russian attack drone violates Romanian air space, the Air Force should be allowed to open fire.
Sep. 11
Sweden
The 17th Swedish military aid provision focuses on new purchases rather than stockpiled equipment and almost half is allocated to materiel and components for JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft.
Sep. 10
Drones
As the US and other Western allies prevaricate on authorizing Ukraine to use their long-range weapons against targets in Russia, Kyiv has taken a step towards producing another of its own.
Sep. 9
F-16
Talks to provide Ukraine with the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSM) were reportedly in place, though actual deliveries might take months.
Sep. 5
War in Ukraine
American and Ukrainian investigators are exploring other potential causes, including technical malfunction and pilot error.
Sep. 2
Zelensky
The F-16's crash was a high-profile setback for Kyiv, which had lobbied the West for months to send the advanced fighter jet.
Sep. 1
US
Some US officials reportedly deemed the plan too risky, while a spokesman for the US National Security Council said they were considering the proposal “but have made no decisions.”
Aug. 31
War in Ukraine
Authorities were still investigating the incident that cost Ukraine’s most prized Western fighters, with some officials alleging a friendly-fire incident involving the Patriot air defense system.
Aug. 31
F-16
The announcement marks the first reported destruction of an F-16 in Ukraine, just weeks after Kyiv began taking delivery of the supersonic aircraft.
Aug. 30
The WSJ reports that the shift is expected to push back Ukraine's timeline for fielding a whole F-16 squadron by several months.
Oct. 17