One evening in September 2022, a group of Ukrainian sea drones embarked on a mission in the Black Sea to target ships stationed in Russian-occupied Crimea. However, their plan faced a setback when Starlink, the satellite-communications system used by Ukraine, suddenly stopped working. Concerned about the potential consequences, people reached out to Elon Musk, the …
In October, U.S. military personnel will commence training Ukrainian pilots on F-16s at Morris Air National Guard Base in Tucson, Arizona, as confirmed by the Pentagon’s spokesperson, Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder. The pilots will first undergo English instruction at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, next month to enhance their fluency …
President Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky engaged in a conversation to commemorate 18 months since Russia’s invasion and to discuss the training of Ukrainian fighter pilots on F-16 aircraft. The White House confirmed that the leaders discussed the initiation of pilot training and the prompt approval for other countries to transfer their F-16s to …
The United States has granted approval for the transfer of F-16s to Ukraine from the Netherlands and Denmark, an announcement made by officials from both countries. This decision finally fulfills Ukraine’s longstanding request for advanced warplanes. Earlier this week, Secretary of State Antony Blinken conveyed his approval for the transfer in a letter addressed to …
The United States has granted approval for the transfer of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine from Denmark and the Netherlands to defend against Russian aggression, according to a U.S. official. The jets will be sent as soon as pilot training is completed. Ukraine has actively sought these U.S.-made fighter jets to counter Russian air superiority. …
The United States is enhancing its utilization of fighter jets in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz to safeguard ships against potential Iranian seizures, according to a senior defense official. The growing ties between Iran, Russia, and Syria in the Middle East have raised concerns among US officials. In order to provide more protection, F-16 …
At the recent Vilnius summit, the United States and Germany took the lead in opposing the idea of announcing a timetable for Ukrainian membership in NATO. While they do have some valid concerns, such as the fear of a potential war with Russia and the need for Ukraine to undergo further reforms, there are also …
“The language of escalation is the language of excuse.” Ukraine’s foreign minister, Dmytro Kuleba, dismisses concerns that providing assistance to Ukraine could lead to Russia expanding its aggression to NATO countries or crossing the nuclear threshold. Despite being least likely to be a victim of Russia’s aggression, the United States is the most concerned about …