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Zelenskyy: Russian Shaheds now deadlier than missiles

Russia’s Shahed-type attack drones have become more dangerous than ballistic missiles in some cases, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the press on Oct. 27, the public broadcaster Suspilne reported.

28 October 2025, 12:49 PM

Zelenskyy: Ukraine eyes fleet of 250 modern fighter jets

Ukraine is planning to acquire up to 250 new fighter jets, including F-16s, Gripens, and Rafales, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the press on Oct. 27, Babel reported.

28 October 2025, 10:56 AM

Sweden’s Gripen edges out F-16 as Ukraine’s planned fighter jet - Defense Express

Swedish JAS-39E/F Gripen now looks like a far more attractive fighter option for Ukraine than F-16, Defense Express military outlet wrote on Oct. 22.

23 October 2025, 11:51 AM

More Belgian F-16s could arrive in Ukraine in 2026—report

Brussels may hand over additional F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine next year after receiving F-35 aircraft from the United States, Ukrainian outlet Defense Express reported on Oct. 8.

9 October 2025, 01:35 AM

Romania spares Russian drone after risk assessment despite permission

Pilots of two F-16 fighters received permission to shoot down a Russian drone that violated Romania's airspace on Sept. 13 but decided against it after "assessing collateral risks," Romania's National Defense Ministry reported.

15 September 2025, 03:05 PM

Belgian F-16s to arrive in Ukraine within months, minister says

Belgium will transfer several U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine in the coming months, Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said on Aug. 26.

27 August 2025, 12:47 AM

Zelenskyy marks Air Force Day with video tribute to Ukraine’s pilots and air defense crews

On Aug. 3, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy marked Air Force Day of Ukraine’s Armed Forces by thanking service members who repel daily Russian attacks and destroy enemy targets.

3 August 2025, 12:15 PM

Czechia to train eight Ukrainian F-16 fighter pilots

The Czech government approved a plan to train eight Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets at its own expense, Czech Defense Ministry announced on July 9.

10 July 2025, 12:40 AM

Norway doubles its F-16 commitment to Ukraine

The Norwegian government now plans to transfer twice as many F‑16 aircraft to Ukraine as initially announced, Ukrainian defense news outlet Militarnyi reported on June 11, citing Norway’s annual arms exports report.

11 June 2025, 08:34 PM

AEW&C-assisted Ukrainian F-16 shoots down Russian Su-35 near Kursk

For the first time in history, a U.S.-made F-16 aircraft downed an Su-35 fighter jet, during a Ukrainian operation near the Russian border on June 7, German outlet Bild reported on June 9.

9 June 2025, 08:44 PM

Ukraine joins NATO aviation system with CSI software for F-16, Mirage coordination

Ukraine signed a licensing agreement to use NATO’s CRC System Interface (CSI) software, enabling coordination of its F-16 and Mirage 2000 aircraft and air defense systems with allied forces, Deputy Defense Minister Kateryna Chernohorenko announced on Facebook on May 29.

1 June 2025, 10:02 AM

Ukrainian F-16 lost in combat mission, pilot survives

A Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet crashed during a combat mission at approximately 3:30 a.m. EET on May 16, the Air Force reported on Telegram.

16 May 2025, 09:15 AM

Rest of Norwegian F-16s to arrive later this year

Norway will fulfill its obligation to transfer F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine in 2025, Norwegian Defense Minister Tore Sandvik told NRK public broadcaster on May 15.

16 May 2025, 02:06 AM

Ukraine, Czechia plan joint F-16 training school

Ukraine and Czechia are collaborating to establish a joint F-16 pilot training school outside Ukraine due to daily Russian strikes, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced during a press conference with Czech President Petr Pavel on May 4.

5 May 2025, 12:44 PM

Washington greenlights $310 million F-16 support package sale to Ukraine

The U.S. State Department has approved a sale of a training and technical support package for F-16 aircraft to the Ukrainian government for $310.5 million, the Pentagon’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced on May 2.

3 May 2025, 12:46 AM

Romanian jets scrambled in response to Russian drone activity in Ukraine

Romania scrambled two F-16s and two Eurofighters during Russian drone attacks on Ukraine, the Romanian Defense Ministry reported on April 29.

29 April 2025, 11:55 AM

Ukrainian F-16 pilot killed during combat mission

A Ukrainian F-16 pilot was killed during a combat mission on Saturday, April 12, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported.

12 April 2025, 03:42 PM

Ukraine to receive more F-16 jets - Supreme Allied Commander Europe

Ukraine will receive additional F-16 fighter jets, the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), General Christopher Cavoli, said during a US Senate hearing on April 3.

4 April 2025, 08:30 AM

Ukraine’s Su-27 bridge strikes cut off Russian troops in Belgorod Oblast

Ukrainian Su-27 fighter jets, equipped with American and French precision-guided bombs, have been targeting and destroying bridges in Russia's western Belgorod Oblast in an effort to isolate Russian troops, Forbes wrote on March 27.

28 March 2025, 02:16 PM

F-16s bring new strategic advantage to Ukraine’s air defense

Supersonic F-16 fighters are shooting down Russian drones, jamming enemy radars, dropping precision bombs, and likely using their self-defense systems to detect enemy air defense systems, Forbes analytic David Axe wrote on March 26.

27 March 2025, 12:41 PM

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