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Dutch F-16s to Show up in Ukraine “Soon,” Says Dutch Defense Minister
War in Ukraine

Dutch F-16s to Show up in Ukraine “Soon,” Says Dutch Defense Minister

Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren provided the update to the Dutch parliament but didn’t disclose delivery details, citing “operational security” concerns.
By Leo Chiu
July 2, 2024
Fifty Ukrainian F-16 Maintenance Specialists Complete Training in Denmark
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Fifty Ukrainian F-16 Maintenance Specialists Complete Training in Denmark

“My recommendation to Ukrainians: before embarking on risky missions, the pilots need to become well-versed in the use of these aircraft,” says Denmark’s Air Force commander.
By Interfax-Ukraine
June 30, 2024
Gamechanger? How F-16s for Ukraine Will Shake-Up Russia's Plans
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Gamechanger? How F-16s for Ukraine Will Shake-Up Russia's Plans

Kyiv Post interviews Ryan McBeth, the creator of what is now one of the largest YouTube channels discussing topics as varied as intelligence operations, disinformation, and how the military functions.
By Jason Jay Smart
June 24, 2024
30 Pilots Grounded and Worse: The Sad Truth About Ukrainian F-16s
US

OPINION: 30 Pilots Grounded and Worse: The Sad Truth About Ukrainian F-16s

With Ukraine desperate to shore up its air defense and counter Russia’s advantage in the sky’s, US government has been disappointingly reluctant to offer Kyiv air capabilities.
By Jeffrey Fischer
June 22, 2024
Big Bang Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Big Win – Russia Uses 3,000 Kilogram KAB
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Big Bang Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Big Win – Russia Uses 3,000 Kilogram KAB

Online social media footage shows what Russia claims was the first use of a three-ton bomb fitted with a UMPC guidance wing kit in an attack on the Kharkiv Region.
By Steve Brown
June 21, 2024
F-16 Fighters Expected Over Ukraine This Summer
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F-16 Fighters Expected Over Ukraine This Summer

Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway have committed to supplying Ukraine with approximately 80 American-made F-16 fighters.
By Kyiv Post
June 20, 2024
Is Russia Going to Supply North Korea With Weapons Due to Western F-16s Supply to Ukraine?
Putin

Is Russia Going to Supply North Korea With Weapons Due to Western F-16s Supply to Ukraine?

While Russian President Vladimir Putin said deliveries of F-16s to Kyiv violated unspecified “international obligations,” some have falsely connected it with Moscow’s new treaty with Pyongyang.
By Leo Chiu
June 20, 2024
Russia Tries to Advance Before Ukraine’s F-16s Arrive, Says Syrsky
War in Ukraine

Russia Tries to Advance Before Ukraine’s F-16s Arrive, Says Syrsky

Kyiv’s Commander-in-Chief said Russia is now working hard to erode Ukraine’s forces the best it can before F-16s arrive and strengthen Ukrainian skies.
By Kyiv Post
June 17, 2024
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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

‘We Need to Bring an End to this Violence’ – Ukraine at War Update for June 11
War in Ukraine

‘We Need to Bring an End to this Violence’ – Ukraine at War Update for June 11

Peace Summit to follow G7; Kyiv destroys Crimea S-300/400s; Zelensky Meets Scholz in Berlin; Dutch defense minister in Kyiv; Ukraine F-16s also to use some European bases; Russia claims more gains.
By Christopher Stewart
June 11, 2024
Air Force Official: Ukraine to Protect Its F-16 Fighter Fleet by Basing Planes ‘in Other Countries’
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Air Force Official: Ukraine to Protect Its F-16 Fighter Fleet by Basing Planes ‘in Other Countries’

The Kremlin has vowed any NATO personnel helping Kyiv attack Russia would be legitimate targets.
By Stefan Korshak
June 10, 2024
Ukraine Voices Frustration Over Slow Pace of F-16 Pilot Training
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Ukraine Voices Frustration Over Slow Pace of F-16 Pilot Training

By the end of this year only 20 Ukrainian F-16 pilots are expected to graduate, half of the number needed to man a full squadron of 20 of the fighter aircraft.
By Kyiv Post
June 6, 2024
‘A Death Trap for the Kremlin’s Forces’ – Ukraine at War Update for June 3
War in Ukraine

‘A Death Trap for the Kremlin’s Forces’ – Ukraine at War Update for June 3

Strikes on power grid lead to rationing; Kyiv’s human-rights chief sends UN evidence of POW abuses; ‘The Economist’ says Ukraine is winning in Crimea; Differences on F-16 restrictions taking shape.
By John Moretti
June 3, 2024
Sweden Holds Off Sending Fighter Jets to Kyiv – All May Not be Lost
NATO

Sweden Holds Off Sending Fighter Jets to Kyiv – All May Not be Lost

Ukraine’s Ambassador to Sweden says Kyiv still needs the Gripen fighter aircraft the day after Stockholm announced it had frozen plans to provide them.
By Steve Brown
June 2, 2024
Sweden Sending Two Saab 340 AEWCS Sky and Sea Surveillance Planes to Ukrainian Air Force
Sweden

Sweden Sending Two Saab 340 AEWCS Sky and Sea Surveillance Planes to Ukrainian Air Force

The “Swedish AWACS” have advanced radar systems capable of detecting and tracking fighters, bombers, helicopters, cruise missiles, and naval targets across vast volumes of the battlespace.
By Kyiv Post
May 29, 2024
Belgium Prohibits Ukraine from Using F-16s to Strike Russian Territories
War in Ukraine

Belgium Prohibits Ukraine from Using F-16s to Strike Russian Territories

The clause, included in the agreement signed by Ukraine and Belgium on Tuesday, prohibits Kyiv from using Belgian military aid to strike targets outside of Ukrainian territory.
By Kyiv Post
May 29, 2024
‘Small Countries Should Be Aware of What They’re Playing With’ – Ukraine at War Update for May 29
Europe

‘Small Countries Should Be Aware of What They’re Playing With’ – Ukraine at War Update for May 29

Zelensky inks agreement in Lisbon after touring F-16 base in Belgium; Putin warns against strikes within Russia, as White House holds tight on policy; Czechs say 155mm shells coming ‘within days’
By John Moretti
May 29, 2024