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Ukraine Flies Offensive, Defensive F-16 Ops ‘Every Day’ – SACEUR
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Ukraine Flies Offensive, Defensive F-16 Ops ‘Every Day’ – SACEUR

During his annual situation report to the Senate Armed Services Committee on EUCOM operations, Gen. Cavoli said Ukraine’s Vipers were achieving 80% mission success on a daily basis.
By Kyiv Post
April 11, 2025
More F-16s on the Way, US General Says, But Not From US
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More F-16s on the Way, US General Says, But Not From US

At a US Senate hearing, Gen. Christopher Cavoli confirms delivery to Ukraine of more fighter jets from “Northern Europe” as Rubio chases more euros for American-made weapons.
By Kyiv Post
April 4, 2025
‘You Fire and Watch It Explode’ – MiG-29 Pilot on Hunting Russian Drones
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‘You Fire and Watch It Explode’ – MiG-29 Pilot on Hunting Russian Drones

Pilot Denfix has over two dozen destroyed cruise missiles and drones to his name.
By Kyiv Post
April 2, 2025
Turkey Takes Leaf Out of Ukraine’s Book – Uses iPads to Control Aircraft Weapons
Turkey

Turkey Takes Leaf Out of Ukraine’s Book – Uses iPads to Control Aircraft Weapons

Turkey is using tablet-based software to allow its F-16s to integrate with locally produced weapons similar to the work-around Ukraine uses to control Western weapons from its Soviet-era aircraft.
By Steve Brown
March 30, 2025
Defense Ministry Lights the Afterburner on Air Power, Air Superiority
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Defense Ministry Lights the Afterburner on Air Power, Air Superiority

With the successful incorporation of F-16s, Mirage 2000s into its Air Force, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced military restructuring to focus vertically on aviation development.
By Christopher Stewart
March 29, 2025
‘Almost Every Missile Hits Its Target’ – Air Force Releases First Interview With F-16 Pilot
War in Ukraine

‘Almost Every Missile Hits Its Target’ – Air Force Releases First Interview With F-16 Pilot

According to the state-provided interview, there are no problems with intel or accuracy, but the F-16s still can’t get close enough to Russian carriers of aerial guided bombs, their top priority.
By Kyiv Post
March 27, 2025
Air War Game-Changer: Sweden Set to Deliver Ukraine’s First AEW&C Aircraft
Sweden

Air War Game-Changer: Sweden Set to Deliver Ukraine’s First AEW&C Aircraft

Ukraine’s first airborne early warning and control aircraft to be delivered once Kyiv’s F-16s get Link-16 tactical network mods – allowing the Vipers to engage enemy aircraft before they are targeted.
By Kyiv Post
March 25, 2025
Kyiv Denies Reports of F-16 Shoot Down After Low-Level Flight Over Sumy Region
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Kyiv Denies Reports of F-16 Shoot Down After Low-Level Flight Over Sumy Region

Ukraine’s Air Force dismissed as fake claims by Russian propaganda that an F-16 was brought down after a social media video showed a low-level “bombed-up” Viper flying over Ukraine’s Sumy region.
By Kyiv Post
March 20, 2025
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Ukrainian F-16s Get Latest US Air Force Electronic Warfare and Jamming Software

ANALYSIS: Ukrainian F-16s Get Latest US Air Force Electronic Warfare and Jamming Software

Ukraine F-16 Update: Dutch Defense Minister Says Long-Awaited Fighters Arriving ‘in the Near Future’

ANALYSIS: Ukraine F-16 Update: Dutch Defense Minister Says Long-Awaited Fighters Arriving ‘in the Near Future’

F-16 ‘Viper’ Combat Debut in Ukraine’s Skies Will Be Slow, Careful and Risk-Averse

ANALYSIS: F-16 ‘Viper’ Combat Debut in Ukraine’s Skies Will Be Slow, Careful and Risk-Averse

Belgian F-16 Deliveries to Ukraine Delayed by F-35 Hold-Up
Ukraine

Belgian F-16 Deliveries to Ukraine Delayed by F-35 Hold-Up

Belgian Air Force Chief of Staff warned on Thursday that the first of the promised 30 Vipers for Kyiv will now not be released until the end of the year.
By Kyiv Post
Feb. 24, 2025
Ukraine’s New Mirage 2000-5 Fighters – An F-16 Pilot’s View
Ukraine

Ukraine’s New Mirage 2000-5 Fighters – An F-16 Pilot’s View

These aircraft bring new air-to-air and air-to-ground capabilities, forcing Russia to rethink its strategy.
By Kyiv Post
Feb. 14, 2025
Most F-16s From Denmark Already in Ukraine – Umerov
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Most F-16s From Denmark Already in Ukraine – Umerov

Ukraine’s defense minister said most of the 19 F-16 warplanes donated by Denmark are already in Ukraine, plus an unspecified number donated by the Netherlands.
By Kyiv Post
Feb. 14, 2025
ANALYSIS: Confirmed Visual on Ukrainian F-16 Loaded for Strike Mission
War in Ukraine

ANALYSIS: Confirmed Visual on Ukrainian F-16 Loaded for Strike Mission

Video confirms F-16s are flying not only air defense mission, but the multi-role Vipers are also flying ground attack missions loaded with precision guided bombs plus its standard air-to-air missiles.
By Christopher Stewart, Stefan Korshak
Feb. 12, 2025
Ukraine Nabs Spies Surveiling F-16 Fighters
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Ukraine Nabs Spies Surveiling F-16 Fighters

The operatives were recruited by a known female agent from Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB), the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) said.
By Kyiv Post
Jan. 29, 2025
Three Boeing 747s Loaded With US Weapons for Ukraine Land in Poland
Poland

Three Boeing 747s Loaded With US Weapons for Ukraine Land in Poland

The US airbridge to Ukraine continues as the USTRANSCOM aircraft landed at Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport, the focus for Western military aid destined for Ukraine.
By Kyiv Post
Jan. 26, 2025
Denmark Denies Russian Claims its F-16 Pilot was Killed in Ukraine
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Denmark Denies Russian Claims its F-16 Pilot was Killed in Ukraine

Following a Saturday report by TASS that a Danish F-16 trainer was killed in a missile attack on Kryvyi Rih, the defense minister categorized it as yet another example of Kremlin-linked disinformation
By Steve Brown
Jan. 20, 2025
Why Are Ukrainian Air Defense F-16s Flying With Missiles Limited by ‘Leadership’?
War in Ukraine

OPINION: Why Are Ukrainian Air Defense F-16s Flying With Missiles Limited by ‘Leadership’?

A Ukrainian F-16 pilot saved countless lives during a Dec. 13 missile assault, pushing his jet to the limit by using its gun to down two targets after running low on missiles.
By Christopher Stewart
Jan. 11, 2025