RT International The US-made jets delivered to Kiev lack a cutting-edge, according to a force spokesperson
US-made F-16 fighter jets supplied to Ukraine by Western nations cannot fully compete with Russia’s Su-35 multirole fighter in aerial combat, Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson Yuri Ignat has said.
Washington approved F-16 deliveries to Kiev in mid-2023, allowing NATO allies to send jets and train Ukrainian pilots.
Speaking to Ukrainian TV channel Novosti.Live on Tuesday, Ignat pointed out “the modifications that Ukraine has cannot compete one-on-one in an air battle. We need a comprehensive approach as the [Russian] Su-35 is a relatively new jet…” he said. “This includes ground-based air defense, electronic warfare systems, and ideally, an airborne radar. Also crucial are onboard radars for our aircraft and air-to-air missiles.”
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