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military1 year ago

Ukraine Faces Setbacks in Kursk Amid Russian and North Korean Pressure

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that a Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet was destroyed on the ground during a missile attack on Ukrainian military infrastructure. This incident highlights the ongoing vulnerability of Ukrainian airfields to Russian airstrikes, which have been a significant part of Russia's military strategy since the conflict began. Despite being outdated, MiG-29s remain crucial to Ukraine's air defense due to their speed and maneuverability, and they have been upgraded to enhance their combat effectiveness.

via Bulgarian Military|
#airstrikes#mig-29#military
military2 years ago

Russian Navy's MiG-29 Fighters Engage in Ukraine Conflict as Aircraft Carrier Undergoes Overhaul

The Russian navy's only aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, has been undergoing overhaul since 2017, leaving its MiG-29KR fighters stranded. Some of these fighters have reportedly been deployed to Crimea to hunt Ukrainian navy boats, equipped with modern air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons. The Ukrainian navy, lacking large armed warships, relies on missiles, drones, and fast small boats, often carrying shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles. Despite the potential danger, more MiG-29KRs may be seen in the sky over Ukraine, as the carrier's overhaul may extend into 2025 or even result in its permanent decommissioning due to safety concerns.

via Forbes|
#admiral-kuznetsov#mig-29#military
military-aviation2 years ago

"Jaw-Dropping Low Pass: Ukraine's MiG-29 Skims the Ground in Thrilling Air Force Video"

Ukraine's air force released a video showing a MiG-29 fighter jet making an extremely low pass, likely to avoid radar detection and surface-to-air missiles in the ongoing war with Russia. Flying low provides advantages in evading detection, but it also increases the risk of accidents. Former aviators explain that flying at higher altitudes allows for more reaction time and reduces the chances of unintentional crashes.

via Yahoo News|
#air-force#low-pass#mig-29
military-aviation2 years ago

"Jaw-Dropping: Ukrainian MiG-29 Fighter Jet's Unbelievably Low Pass Caught on Video"

A video shared by Ukraine's air force shows a MiG-29 fighter jet making an incredibly low pass, likely to avoid radar detection and surface-to-air missiles in the ongoing war. Flying low provides advantages in evading enemy systems, but it also increases the risk of accidents. Former aviators explain that flying at higher altitudes allows for more reaction time and serves as "life insurance." The video showcases the extreme low pass of the MiG-29, highlighting the risks involved in such maneuvers.

via Business Insider|
#low-pass#mig-29#military-aviation
military2 years ago

Ukraine's Air Defense Destroys Three Enemy Aircraft

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that their air defense systems shot down two MiG-29 fighters and a Su-25 attack aircraft belonging to the Ukrainian Air Force in separate incidents. Recent weeks have seen the Russian armed forces achieve several victories against Ukrainian fighter jets, both in flight and on the ground. Russia has fortified its air defense in the regions of Kherson and Dnipropetrovsk with advanced systems such as the Buk-M3, S-300, and S-400. These systems are capable of shooting down the MiG-29 fighter. The Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 continues to escalate tensions between the two countries.

via Bulgarian Military|
#air-defense#mig-29#military
military2 years ago

"Ukrainian MiG-29 Destroys Russian Drone in Jaw-Dropping Cockpit Footage"

The Ukrainian Air Force has released a cockpit video showing a MiG-29 fighter successfully shooting down a Russian Orlan drone. The video, posted on YouTube, provides a glimpse of the MiG-29's head-up display (HUD) and shows the speed and altitude of the aircraft during the engagement. The video suggests the use of a radar-homing R-27 series air-to-air missile. The Orlan drone, primarily used for artillery spotting, has been adapted to carry electronic warfare payloads. The engagement highlights the challenges of targeting small drones and the need for improved capabilities, such as the F-16 fighters that Ukraine is set to receive.

via The War Zone|
#aerial-warfare#air-to-air-engagement#mig-29
military2 years ago

Ukraine's MiG-29 Fulcrums: Unleashing JDAM-ER Bombing Power

Ukraine has modified some of its MiG-29 fighter jets to carry winged JDAM-ER GPS-guided glide bombs, expanding their role in precision standoff strikes. The JDAM-ER kits transform conventional bombs into smart weapons with inertial and GPS guidance, giving them precision and range. While not as advanced as Ukraine's Storm Shadow cruise missiles, the modification demonstrates Ukraine's efforts to enhance the lethality of its existing airframes with Western support.

via The War Zone|
#airpower#jdam-er#mig-29
military2 years ago

Ukraine's MiG-29 Fulcrums: Unleashing JDAM-ER Bombing Power

The Ukrainian Air Force has modified some of its MiG-29 fighter jets to carry winged JDAM-ER GPS-guided glide bombs, expanding their role to precision standoff strike capabilities. The first airstrikes using these bombs reportedly began in early March. The JDAM-ER kit transforms conventional bombs into true fire-and-forget weapons with precision guidance and wings, extending their range. While not as advanced as Ukraine's Storm Shadow cruise missiles, the modified MiG-29s demonstrate the country's efforts to enhance its airpower with Western support.

via Yahoo News|
#air-force#jdam-er#mig-29
international-relations2 years ago

Ukraine Grateful for Neighbors' Weapon Support Amid Russian Territory Claims

Slovakia has transferred all 13 pledged MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, which President Zelensky has been requesting from Western allies to establish air superiority over invading Russians. This comes as Russia claims control of territory in Bakhmut and reportedly shifts more responsibility for its offensive operations in Ukraine to Russian airborne troops. The UK's Ministry of Defense reported that airborne commander Colonel General Mikhail Teplinsky was reinstated to a major role in Russian President Vladimir Putin's military command, suggesting Moscow may rely more on its air forces in Ukraine.

via Newsweek|
#air-superiority#international-relations#mig-29
international-relations2 years ago

NATO and Neighbors Provide Ukraine with Additional Fighter Jets.

Slovakia has completed the transfer of all 13 of its MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, while Poland has delivered four MiG-29s and received approval to provide another five fighter jets. The Czech Republic and Poland have agreed to cover Slovak airspace until the country receives new American-made F-16 fighters in 2024. Slovakia and Poland are the first NATO nations to have sent combat aircraft to Ukraine. Ukraine is lobbying for more NATO weaponry ahead of its expected spring counteroffensive, success in which could see Kyiv's troops liberate swathes of Russian-held territory.

via Newsweek|
#defense#international-relations#mig-29
international-relations2 years ago

Slovakia fulfills promise, delivers remaining warplanes to Ukraine.

Slovakia has delivered the remaining nine of the 13 Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets that it promised to Ukraine, becoming the second NATO member to answer Ukraine's plea for warplanes to help defend against Russia's invasion. Slovakia grounded its MiGs in the summer due to a lack of spare parts and maintenance expertise. Replacements for the MiG-29s are unlikely to arrive for another year.

via The Associated Press|
#international-relations#mig-29#nato
defense2 years ago

Germany Quickly Approves Poland's Request to Send MiG-29 Jets to Ukraine

Germany has approved the re-export of five Polish MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, which were originally from the former East German military. Poland has already given eight MiG-29s to Ukraine, with Slovakia vowing to deliver a further 13 jets. The planes are believed to be more useful to Kyiv than Western aircraft because Ukrainian forces have experience in flying and maintaining them. The transfer could weaken the Polish military's air combat capabilities in the short-term.

via Defense News|
#defense#germany#mig-29
international-relations2 years ago

Germany greenlights Poland's transfer of MiG-29 jets to Ukraine.

Germany has approved Poland's request to transfer five Soviet-designed MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine to help defend against the Russian invasion. Ukraine hopes to launch a counteroffensive in the coming months and needs fighter jets to defend against air raids. Western countries have been reluctant to provide Ukraine with advanced fighter jets, but some countries have stepped in to send old MiG-29 jets that Ukraine already uses. Although the MiG-29s may provide some relief to Ukraine, they are unlikely to satiate its demands for a powerful fighter jet coalition comprising US-made F-16s and F-35s, Eurofighter, Tornado, Rafale and Gripen warplanes.

via Al Jazeera English|
#fighter-jets#germany#international-relations
international-relations2 years ago

Suspected Russian Sabotage of Fighter Jets Bound for Ukraine and Slovakia

Slovak Defense Minister Jaroslav Nad has suggested that Russian engineers may have sabotaged several Slovak MiG-29 fighter jets that were eventually supplied to Ukraine amid their ongoing war with Russia. Slovak Air Force General Ľubomír Svoboda said that the Russian engineers were at the air base because they had more knowledge of the MiG-29 jets and helped to repair them. Several NATO nations, such as Slovakia and Poland, have supplied Ukraine with military assistance packages since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, which began with the Russian invasion.

via Newsweek|
#international-relations#mig-29#military-assistance
international-relations2 years ago

Russian Technicians Suspected of Sabotaging MiG-29 Fighter Jets for Ukraine and Slovakia.

Russian technicians, who were working on a Slovak air base until late 2022, appear to have sabotaged MiG-29 fighter jets headed to Ukraine, according to Slovakia's Defense Minister. The defects only appeared in parts the Russians worked on. Slovakia and Poland pledged to send Ukraine fleets of MiG-29 fighter jets, which are Soviet-designed and reportedly only useful for spare parts. Ukrainian officials have pushed Western countries for more modern jets such as F-16s, but the US has repeatedly said it isn't planning to provide fighter jets.

via Yahoo News|
#international-relations#mig-29#russia