All Ukraine crisis articles
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AnalysisHow the Ukraine war has (and has not) changed the helicopter’s role in combat
Significant Russian helicopter losses in the early months of the Russia-Ukraine war have led many to proclaim the end of rotary-wing aviation in combat, but a former US Army general and Bell executive argues it was just bad tactics and poor planning.
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NewsRostec refines Su-57 fighter using Ukraine war feedback
Russian state corporation Rostec is incorporating operational feedback from the Ukraine conflict to enhance the Sukhoi Su-57 fighter’s capabilities for potential international customers, chief executive Sergey Chemezov has revealed.
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NewsUkraine signs deal with France to purchase up to 100 Rafale fighters
Ukraine has signed a procurement agreement with France covering the acquisition of 100 Dassault Rafale F4 fighters by 2035, along with air defence systems and joint drone production programmes.
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OpinionCould Gripen E buy give Ukraine ‘Wings for victory’?
Having already secured Lockheed Martin F-16s from European allies, Ukraine’s leader now wants to buy up to 150 new Gripen E fighters, along with US-produced attack and utility helicopters.
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NewsSaab discussing extra production hub to support Ukrainian Gripen E purchase
Saab is already looking at ways of significantly increasing production of its Gripen E fighter to satisfy a major opportunity to equip the Ukrainian air force from later this decade, chief executive Micael Johansson says.
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NewsUkrainian air force could acquire up to 150 Gripen E fighters from 2026 via pact with Sweden
Ukraine has announced its interest in making a possible major acquisition of Saab Gripen E fighters, with a letter of intent having been signed with the Swedish government on 22 October.
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NewsUkraine exploring purchase of Bell AH-1Z and UH-1Y helicopters
Ukraine has signed a letter of intent with rotorcraft manufacturer Bell exploring the purchase of combat helicopters.
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NewsNATO launches Eastern Sentry mission to counter Russian drone incursions
Additional NATO assets are being deployed to the alliance’s eastern flank, following recent drone incursions made by Russia into Polish and Romanian territory.
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NewsMGI draws on its motorsport agility as TigerShark effector nears first flight
MGI Engineering has unveiled a full-scale mock-up of its TigerShark one-way effector, with the company targeting a need among militaries to rapidly field more affordable long-range precision strike weapons.
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NewsNATO scrambles F-16s, F-35s in response to Russian air incursion into Poland
More than a dozen Russian uncrewed aircraft entered Polish territory on 10 September, prompting a coordinated defensive operation involving fighters, tankers and air defence systems.
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NewsNetherlands deploys F-35s to Poland for NATO air patrol mission
The RNLAF jets will monitor for Russian airspace incursions while protecting arms shipments destined for Ukraine, as Amsterdam continues military support to Kyiv.
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NewsUkraine edges towards acquiring 3,350 ERAM cruise missiles from USA
Ukraine has secured approval from the US Department of State to acquire up to 3,350 low-cost cruise missiles for use by its air force.
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NewsTerma highlights role of its PIDS+ pylon in protecting Ukraine’s F-16s
Terma used the Paris air show to highlight its role in helping to protect the Lockheed Martin F-16s now being flown by the Ukrainian air force following the donation of surplus jets by several European allies.
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NewsNATO nations endorse plan to boost defence-related spending to 5% of GDP
NATO has set out a planned near-term increase to defence spending by its member nations, as the alliance continues to evolve in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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AnalysisVideo indicates two Russian A-50s targeted in Ukrainian drone strike
New video of the clandestine attack on 1 June released by the Security Service of Ukraine shows dozens of aircraft being targeted by drones, including two of Russia’s A-50 airborne early warning and control platforms.
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NewsUkraine strikes Russian bombers in clandestine drone attack
Video footage shows quadcopter drones striking multiple Tupolev Tu-95 bombers parked in the open, the result of what Ukraine is describing as a clandestine operation that smuggled over a hundred of the weapons deep into Russia.
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NewsSaab eyes potential Gripen boost amid F-35 customer and Ukraine uncertainty
Saab is optimistic about boosting its order backlog for the Gripen E/F, with new opportunities to potentially emerge if nations adjust their procurement plans around the Lockheed Martin F-35, or should Sweden gift some of its current fighter inventory to Ukraine.
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NewsRand draws lessons from Ukraine conflict for future wars against China, Russia
A new report from think tank Rand explores lessons from the war in Ukraine that could apply to conflicts against China and Russia involving the USA.
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NewsTekever’s UK UAV output to soar with £400m ‘Overmatch’ investment
Unmanned air vehicle (UAV) producer Tekever is to invest over £400 million ($532 million) to boost its activities in the UK and add more than 1,000 employees to its workforce.
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NewsPentagon sending decommissioned F-16s to Ukraine for spare parts
The US Air Force says it is providing non-operational Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters to Ukraine to support the sustainment of Kyiv’s fleet of used jets provided by European allies.