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international-relations1 year ago

Macron's Missteps in Ukraine Deepen NATO Disarray

Ukraine is facing a dire situation with Russia's organized protracted war and a lack of serious mass opposition to Putin, while Macron's recent gaffe has worsened the country's position. The addition of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine's arsenal will help even the odds, but using these "high maintenance" jets in wartime will be challenging. Additionally, a dual US citizen has been arrested by Russia on treason charges for allegedly fundraising for Ukraine.

via POLITICO Europe|
#f-16s#international-relations#macron
defense2 years ago

US Deploys Additional F-16s to Strengthen Defense in Middle East

A squadron of F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft has been deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility to enhance the defense capabilities of U.S. forces in the Middle East. The move comes in response to recent attacks on U.S. troops by militia groups backed by Iran. The Pentagon has also deployed additional military assets, including a carrier strike group and missile battalions, to the region. The U.S. is focused on protecting its forces, supporting Israel's right to defend itself, and deterring a broader conflict in the region.

via Department of Defense|
#defense#f-16s#iran
politics2 years ago

"Danish Defense Minister and Economy Minister Trade Roles Following F-16 Donation to Ukraine"

The defense and economy ministers in Denmark's government have swapped places, with Jakob Ellemann-Jensen becoming the economy minister and Troels Lund Poulsen taking over as defense minister. The decision comes after Denmark donated F-16 warplanes to Ukraine, for which Lund Poulsen was considered the architect. The donation was announced alongside the Netherlands, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for the support. Ellemann-Jensen also apologized for misinforming parliament regarding an Israeli arms deal.

via Yahoo News|
#defense-minister#denmark#economy-minister
international-relations2 years ago

"Lawmakers' Approval Pending: US Pushes for F-16s to Turkey and Sweden's NATO Entry"

The White House plans to proceed with the transfer of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey after Ankara agreed to let Sweden join NATO. However, the sale still requires approval from the top Republicans and Democrats on the Senate Foreign Relations and House Foreign Affairs committees. Lawmakers have expressed concerns about Turkey's aggression towards Greece and Cyprus, as well as its treatment of Kurdish allies. Senate Foreign Relations Chair Bob Menendez said he is in talks with the Biden administration and may lift his hold on the sale if Turkey's aggression ceases. The sale could be approved if Greece receives advanced F-35 warplanes and gains a military advantage over Turkey.

via POLITICO|
#congress#f-16s#greece
politics2 years ago

Sweden's NATO Membership Hangs in the Balance Amidst Three-Way Standoff

Sweden's bid to join NATO is stuck between the uncompromising positions of Turkey, Sweden, and the US. Ankara opposes Sweden's membership, claiming that the country is harboring members, recruiters, and fundraisers of terror groups. The US Congress has made Turkey's approval of Sweden's bid a condition for the sale of F-16s. The Swedish side finds Turkey's expectations impossible to meet, and the Turkish side finds the precondition unacceptable. The chances of Sweden joining the alliance before the annual summit are dim.

via Al-Monitor|
#f-16s#nato#politics
military2 years ago

Ukraine's Offensive Hindered by Lack of F-16s, Russian Tech Dominates.

Ukraine's ongoing counteroffensive against Russia is likely to suffer from a significant capability gap in close air support, as Ukraine has yet to receive F-16s from the West. Michael Clarke, a visiting professor at King's College London, warned that Ukraine's lack of aircraft to attack Russian artillery fire will be a challenge. The F-16 has been a prominent item on Ukraine's military wishlist, and while the Biden Administration has agreed to send them, the lead time is too long to be relevant to the current counteroffensive.

via Business Insider|
#close-air-support#counteroffensive#f-16s
politics2 years ago

NATO's Search for Strategic Allies: Turkey and Sweden.

The White House is seeking a solution to the issue of Turkey's F-16s, with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan exploring prospects for weakening objections in phone discussions with Congress members. However, the standard response is that there must be a comprehensive policy change. Meanwhile, the Turkish apparatus in Washington is making behind-the-scenes overtures to members of Congress, while the Greek-American lobby is reactivating with a barrage of letters, actions, and contacts. Democratic leader Chuck Schumer has stated that Turkey poses a significant threat to global stability and that everything must be done to resist its aggression in the Middle East and the Eastern Mediterranean.

via Kathimerini English Edition|
#congress#f-16s#politics
aviation2 years ago

Unresponsive plane causes chaos in DC airspace and Virginia crash.

F-16s were scrambled to investigate an unresponsive Cessna business jet that had entered restricted airspace over Washington, D.C. The Cessna subsequently crashed near the George Washington National Forest in southwest Virginia. There were four people aboard the Cessna that had originally taken off from Elizabethton, Tennessee, bound for Long Island MacArthur Airport in New York. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate what led the Cessna to crash, with some aviation experts speculating that hypoxia may have incapacitated the pilot.

via ABC News|
#aviation#cessna#crash
aviation2 years ago

Military Jets Cause Sonic Boom and Plane Crash in DC Region

Fighter jets were scrambled to intercept a private Cessna plane over Virginia, causing a sonic boom that reverberated across the area. The Cessna crashed later in Southwest Virginia, and it is unclear why it did not respond or why it crashed. The jets used flares to try to get the Cessna pilot’s attention. The loud, explosive sound from the sonic boom startled residents across the District, Maryland, and Virginia. The NTSB will lead the investigation into the crash.

via The Washington Post|
#aviation#crash#f-16s
politics2 years ago

Biden discusses F-16s and Sweden's NATO bid with Erdogan after congratulating him on reelection.

During a call with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, US President Joe Biden discussed Ankara's desire to buy F-16 fighter jets from the United States and urged Turkey to drop its objection to Sweden's joining NATO. Biden said he would deal with Sweden and get back in touch with Erdogan. Turkey has sought to buy $20 billion worth of F-16s and nearly 80 modernization kits from the United States, but the sale has been stalled due to objections from the US Congress over Ankara's problematic human rights record and Syria policy.

via Reuters|
#biden#erdogan#f-16s
politics2 years ago

Biden discusses F-16s and Sweden's NATO bid with Erdogan.

US President Joe Biden spoke with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and discussed Ankara's desire to buy F-16 fighter jets from the US, while Biden urged Erdogan to drop Turkey's objection to Sweden's joining NATO. Turkey has sought to buy $20 billion worth of F-16s and nearly 80 modernization kits from the US, but the sale has been stalled due to objections from the US Congress over Ankara's refusal to green light to NATO enlargement, its human rights record, and Syria policy.

via Yahoo News|
#biden#erdogan#f-16s
military2 years ago

Ukraine's F-16 Dilemma: Isolating Crimea with Fighter Jets.

The F-16s will make the biggest difference in Ukraine when a JASSM missile fired from them is capable of isolating Crimea, according to a technical analyst with the RAND Corporation. However, before that moment arrives, a complex set of preparations must be completed, including training pilots, improving runways, establishing logistical chains, and obtaining munitions. The addition of a few dozen second-hand Western aircraft will not result in Ukraine achieving air superiority along the war's front lines, let alone air dominance over Russian cities.

via Newsweek|
#crimea#f-16s#jassm-missiles
politics2 years ago

Biden approves F-16 training and arms for Ukraine in latest shift.

President Biden announced that the US will join Ukraine's fighter jet coalition and help train Ukrainians to use high-tech fighters, including F-16s, marking a shift from his previous claims that these fighter jets were unnecessary for Ukraine to defend its territory against Russia. The White House has made clear that US troops will not be deployed, and US military equipment will not be used in Russian territory. The US has approved more than $75 billion in military aid to Ukraine since the start of Russia's invasion.

via Fox News|
#biden#f-16s#military-aid
politics2 years ago

US approval of F-16 sale to Ukraine raises concerns for Russia.

The Biden administration has agreed to support an international coalition to train Ukrainian pilots on Western fighters, paving the way for modern jets to one day be transferred to the front line. The decision on jets is the latest move in what has become a familiar pattern of incremental military aid to Ukraine. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was a key driver in convincing Biden to relent on the F-16s, a U.S. official familiar with the issue said. The administration's incremental approach is part of a calculated strategy to get Ukraine the capability it needs quickly on the battlefield, and to prevent escalation.

via POLITICO|
#biden-administration#f-16s#military-aid