✉news WarUkraine first seen 6 h ago, last 4 h ago, peak #21
Ukraine Seeks More F-16s and Jet-Powered Drone Defenses
Original: Ukraine Seeks Boost In F-16 Fleet, Jet-Powered-Drone Interception
Ukraine is pressing Western partners to expand its small F-16 fleet and to develop jet-powered drone technology capable of intercepting Russian attack drones and missiles. Kyiv has few fighters and faces near-nightly aerial assaults, so faster interceptors and more aircraft are seen as critical to strengthening its air defenses, with aviation media reporting on the request.
Why now: Ongoing Russian air attacks keep Ukraine's air defense shortfalls and requests for more Western aircraft in the spotlight.
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