The United States is resisting a European push for the powerful fighters. But will it relent, as it did before with tanks, rocket launchers and air defense missiles?
Tag: Military Aircraft
In European Tour, Zelensky Reaps Billions More in Promised Military Aid
His trips to Britain, Germany, France and Italy demonstrated the shifting political landscape when it comes to supporting Kyiv, as concerns grow about U.S. backing as the presidential election looms.
Miscommunication Nearly Led to Russian Jet Shooting Down British Spy Plane, U.S. Officials Say
Recently leaked intelligence documents called the incident, last year, a near shoot down. Officials said it was more serious than originally reported.
Leaked Documents Suggest Ukrainian Air Defense Is in Peril if Not Reinforced
A huge influx of munitions is needed to keep Russia’s air force from changing the course of the war, according to U.S. officials and newly leaked Pentagon documents.
Nord Stream Sabotage Theories Deepen as Shreds of Evidence Emerge
Intelligence leaks surrounding the sabotage of the pipelines have provided more questions than answers. It may be in no one’s interest to reveal more.
Slovakia Makes Its First Delivery of Pledged Soviet-Era Fighter Jets to Ukraine
The arrival of the aging MIG-29s is not expected to significantly change battlefield dynamics, and the planes will most likely be used for spare parts for Ukraine’s own Soviet-era jets.
Ukraine Jets: More MIG Fighters Will Help, but Kyiv Really Wants F-16s
Ukrainian officials and military analysts do not expect the MIG jets pledged so far by Poland and Slovakia to fundamentally alter the battle in the skies.
Slovakia Follows Poland in Pledging to Send Jets to Ukraine
The news came after Poland’s president said that his country would send MIG-29 jets, a move that appeared intended to open the door to more advanced warplanes from NATO allies.
Poland Says It Will Arm Ukraine With Warplanes, Raising Stakes
The Polish leader said he would send jets designed by the Soviet Union to help Ukraine fend off Russian forces. It was unclear if other allies might follow suit.
U.S. Says Russian Fighter Jet Hit American Drone Over Black Sea
The incident was the first known physical contact between the two militaries since the war in Ukraine began last year.