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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
War in Ukraine
As other allies balk at letting Ukraine strike deep into Russian territory, the Netherlands, which has provided F-16s, gives Kyiv the green light to strike where it wants “lawfully.”
Aug. 30
War in Ukraine
Friendly fire considered in F-16 crash; Putin to visit first ICC signatory country since arrest warrant; Russian business profits plummet; First Harris interview reveals no foreign policy plan details
Aug. 30
Ukraine
An initial report from an unnamed US official said the plane likely crashed due to pilot errors as opposed to being downed by Russia during Moscow’s power grid strike on Monday.
Aug. 29
F-16
A secretive American electronic warfare unit just upgraded software aboard Ukraine’s F-16 fighter jets. It probably won’t be a game changer but it’s still bad news for the Kremlin.
Aug. 29
War in Ukraine
Ukraine will use F-16s for air defense, freeing up other aircraft for missile strikes on ground targets like those in Kursk, according to Russian military experts.
Aug. 28
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