Lockheed Martin delivers first pair of F-16 Block 70 fighter jets to Slovakia

Lockheed Martin delivers first pair of F-16 Block 70 fighter jets to Slovakia
Lockheed Martin delivers first pair of F-16 Block 70 fighter jets to Slovakia

Slovakia is set to become the first European operator of the Block 70-configured jets, initially agreeing to a 14 aircraft order for €1.58 billion ($1.8 billion) in December 2018.

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To help Ukraine, UK explores supplying Eurofighter Typhoons to European MiG-29 operators

To help Ukraine, UK explores supplying Eurofighter Typhoons to European MiG-29 operators
To help Ukraine, UK explores supplying Eurofighter Typhoons to European MiG-29 operators

UK armed forces minister James Heappey told lawmakers the UK was investigating giving Typhoons to countries that give MiGs to Ukraine, but experts said it’s unclear how the MiGs could change the war and if any other countries would really want the Typhoons in the first place.

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With Slovakian deal, Germany expands three-way ‘Ringtausch’ dance to arm Ukraine

With Slovakian deal, Germany expands three-way ‘Ringtausch’ dance to arm Ukraine
With Slovakian deal, Germany expands three-way ‘Ringtausch’ dance to arm Ukraine

Under the Ringtausch program, Germany has sent newer equipment to Slovakia, Greece, Slovenia and the Czech Republic, with those countries shifting older gear to Ukraine.

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Logistic challenges abound for potential US-Poland-Ukraine fighter swap

Logistic challenges abound for potential US-Poland-Ukraine fighter swap
Logistic challenges abound for potential US-Poland-Ukraine fighter swap

Talk that Poland could send MiG-29s to Ukraine in exchange for the US sending F-16s to Warsaw is enticing to some, but questions about timing, maintenance and pilot availability will complicate it.

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