Ukrainian F-16 Fighters Perform Demonstration Flight
Two F-16s delivered to the Ukrainian Air Force have performed a demonstration flight during a ceremony attended by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Air
Bilateral Relations
Weapon / Missile
Russia Reportedly Intercepts SCALP-EG Cruise Missile
Russia has reportedly intercepted a French-made SCALP-EG air-launched cruise missile often used by Ukrainian Su-24 interdictors.
Air
Kazakhstan Sells Its Soviet-Era Aircraft to the U.S.
It has been reported by both Russian and Ukrainian media that Kazakhstan has sold 81 combat aircraft from the USSR period.
Navy / Maritime
The Ukrainian Air Force hits a Russian landing ship
Russian Landing Ship Novocherkassk was hit by an airstrike from the Ukrainian Air Force, sustaining significant damage.
Weapon / Missile
Russia Fires “AWACS Killer” R-37M to Ukrainian Fighter Jets
Russia has started to use the R-37 long-range air-to-air missile, also known as RVV-BD to control Ukrainian airspace.
Air
Regional / Strategy
Turkish F-16s scramble Russian Su-24
Turkish F-16s scrambled two Russian aircraft as part of the NATO mission. Turkish Defence ministry released video footage of the mission.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Lockheed Promotes F-16 in Ukraine
The Arms and Security Defence Expo begins today in Kyiv. The US Company Lockheed Martin has a booth for the first time ever.
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