The Russian Gagarin Aircraft Manufacturing Association produced this year’s second batch of Su-35S fighter jets and handed it over to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.The Russian media reported this.
In an interview with pro-Kremlin newspaper Lenta.ru, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Russia perceives the transfer of F-16 fighters to Ukraine as a nuclear threat due to what Lavrov says is the jets' capacity to carry nuclear weapons.
Ooh, they're taking off in the southern direction at Stavanger airport today, which is relatively uncommon. I can watch the take-offs from my balcony. 😁
The Biden administration’s decision to authorize the transfer of F-16s and provide pilot training to Ukraine could change the tide of the war. A former Air Force brigadier general and a Ukrainian Air Force spokesman describe what it will take to get Ukrainian pilots battle-ready.
Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov believes that Ukrainian pilots will be able to master F-16 fighter jets in a much faster time than the standard six months. He believes that the Ukrainian pilots will be able to master the Western fighter jets in four months.
At least 42 airstrips, mostly short dirt tracks found deep into the jungle, enable gold mining activities that undermine river and forest ecosystems in Southern Venezuela.
Small aircraft get overloaded with supplies for remote communities. Pilots risk their lives to bring vital products such as food and medicine to Indigenous communities, but they also carry mining equipment and smuggled gold.
When airlines announce at the gate that they can’t accommodate all carry-on baggage, I always want to yell, “YOUR GREED DID THIS TO US!” #airtravel#planes
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Russia received a new batch of Su-35 fighter jets (mil.in.ua)
The Russian Gagarin Aircraft Manufacturing Association produced this year’s second batch of Su-35S fighter jets and handed it over to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.The Russian media reported this.
Lavrov calls transfer of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine 'nuclear threat' (kyivindependent.com)
In an interview with pro-Kremlin newspaper Lenta.ru, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Russia perceives the transfer of F-16 fighters to Ukraine as a nuclear threat due to what Lavrov says is the jets' capacity to carry nuclear weapons.
Zelenskyy: When Ukrainian pilots switch to F-16s, Russia will have no chance in the skies (www.pravda.com.ua)
When Ukrainian pilots fly F-16 multipurpose fighters, there will be no chance for the Russians in the Ukrainian skies.
Denmark asks US to help train Ukrainian pilots on F-16s (www.pravda.com.ua)
Denmark has asked the USA for help in training Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets....
Training of Ukrainian pilots on F-16 jets may take place in Romania (www.pravda.com.ua)
A coalition of Western countries is considering Romania as a possible location to train Ukrainian pilots to operate F-16 fighter jets.
Why F-16s Could Be a Game Changer for Ukraine (www.wsj.com)
The Biden administration’s decision to authorize the transfer of F-16s and provide pilot training to Ukraine could change the tide of the war. A former Air Force brigadier general and a Ukrainian Air Force spokesman describe what it will take to get Ukrainian pilots battle-ready.
Ukraine Studying Condition Of Australian F/A-18 Hornets (www.thedrive.com)
Ukraine's ambassador to Australia tells us Kyiv is in the process of checking out the Australian Hornets to see if they will fit its needs.
Russia May Attack Third-Country Airfields If Ukrainian F-16 Are Based On Them - Putin (ukranews.com)
Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16 fighter jets after 4 months of training (www.pravda.com.ua)
Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov believes that Ukrainian pilots will be able to master F-16 fighter jets in a much faster time than the standard six months. He believes that the Ukrainian pilots will be able to master the Western fighter jets in four months.