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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

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

Germany has approved Poland's request to send five Cold War-era MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine to better defend against Russia's full-scale invasion. The weapons come from old East German stocks and require approval from Berlin if the receiving country wants to send them on to a third country. 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 DW (English)|

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international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

Germany approves Poland's request to export old fighter jets to Ukraine.

Germany has approved Poland's request to export five old MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine to bolster its air power against the Russian invasion. Poland needs Berlin's consent to send its remaining jets to a third country. Western countries have so far been reluctant to send advanced fighter jets such as F-16's to Kyiv, but some countries have stepped in to send old MiG-29 jets that Ukraine already uses.

via Reuters|

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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Germany grants Poland permission to transfer old fighter jets to Ukraine

Germany has approved Poland's request to send five Cold War-era MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, which had been calling for the delivery of fighter jets to better defend against Russia's full-scale invasion. 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 DW (English)|

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defense2 years ago•1 min saved

Poland to provide military aid to Ukraine with vehicles, MiGs, mortars, and missiles.

Poland will send Ukraine additional military aid, including MiG-29 fighter jets, self-propelled mortars, missiles, and 200 Rosomak infantry fighting vehicles. Half of the vehicles will be delivered soon. This comes after Poland sent Leopard tanks to Ukraine and promised to deliver 100 Rosomak armored personnel carriers, paid for by European and American money. Ukrainian soldiers have already praised the Krab self-propelled artillery units received from Poland.

via EURACTIV|

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defense2 years ago•1 min saved

Slovakia suspects Russian sabotage of fighter jets bound for Ukraine.

Russian technicians may have intentionally sabotaged the operation of Soviet-made MiG-29 fighter jets owned by the Slovak army, according to Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď. The faults may have been intentionally caused by Russian technicians, which were present at Sliač air base in Slovakia until last year. The Slovak army has not used the jets since August 2022 and recently gave them to Ukraine. The Russian Embassy in Slovakia blamed the delivery of fighter jets to Ukraine for an unpredictable and dangerous escalation of the conflict.

via EURACTIV|

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politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Poland strengthens military alliance with Ukraine through fighter jet pledge and gear support.

Poland has pledged to send Ukraine six more Soviet-era Mig-29 fighter jets, which are undergoing maintenance and can be delivered relatively quickly. The move is seen as a gesture of thanks for Poland's ongoing support to Ukraine in its defence against Russia, including assistance to over 1.5 million Ukrainian refugees. However, the visit comes at a delicate time, with Polish farmers growing increasingly angry at the glut of Ukrainian grain in Poland, causing prices to fall.

via Euronews|

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defense2 years ago•2 min saved

Slovakia sends MiG-29 fighter jets to aid Ukraine's defense.

Slovakia has delivered the first four Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, with nine more expected to be delivered in the coming weeks. This comes after Poland became the first NATO member to pledge fighter jets to Ukraine last week. The US has also agreed to give Slovakia a discount on a dozen new Bell AH-1Z attack helicopters and 500 AGM-114 Hellfire II missiles. A bipartisan group of US senators are pushing the Biden administration to approve F-16 fighter jets for Ukraine's air force.

via Fox News|

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politics2 years ago•1 min saved

International Military Aid: US Offers Helicopters to Slovakia, London to Deliver Jets to Poland for Ukraine Defense

The US has offered Slovakia 12 new military helicopters, 500 AGM-114 Hellfire II missiles, and training worth about $1 billion as compensation for the 13 Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets the European country is giving to Ukraine. The Slovak government still needs to accept the offer. The deal would "significantly increase the defense capability of Slovakia," as the country's armed forces currently don't have any combat helicopters.

via Defense News|

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politics2 years ago•1 min saved

US and UK offer military support to Ukraine and allies with helicopter and jet deliveries.

The US has offered Slovakia 12 new military helicopters, 500 AGM-114 Hellfire II missiles, and training worth about $1 billion as compensation for the MiG-29 fighter jets the country is giving to Ukraine. The deal would significantly increase Slovakia's defense capability, as the country's armed forces currently don't have any combat helicopters. The Slovak government still needs to accept the offer.

via Fox News|

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defense2 years ago•1 min saved

International Support for Ukraine's Air Defense: Helicopters and Fighter Jets Provided by Allies.

The United States has offered Slovakia 12 new military helicopters as compensation for the MiG-29 fighter jets the European country is giving to Ukraine. Under the offer, Slovakia would pay $340 million for the Bell AH-1Z attack choppers in a deal worth about $1 billion that also includes 500 AGM-114 Hellfire II missiles and training. The Slovak government still needs to accept the offer.

via ABC News|

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politics2 years ago•1 min saved

International Support for Ukraine's Air Defense: Helicopters and Fighter Jets Provided by Allies.

via The Associated Press|

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international-relations2 years ago•3 min saved

Slovakia to Provide Ukraine with Soviet Jets Following Poland's Lead

Slovakia has agreed to give Ukraine its fleet of 13 Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets, becoming the second NATO member country to do so after Poland. The move is part of Ukraine's plea for warplanes to help defend against Russia's invasion. Slovakia will receive 200 million euros from the European Union as compensation and unspecified arms from the United States worth 700 million euros in exchange for giving its MiG-29 fleet to Ukraine. The decision was rejected by opposition parties, including populist former Prime Minister Robert Fico's Smer-Social Democracy party, who threatened to sue.

via ABC News|

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international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

Slovakia's PM dispatches MIG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine.

Slovakia has become the second ally of Ukraine to provide MIG-29 fighter jets, following Poland's announcement on Thursday. Slovakia will send its operational planes and spare parts, as well as part of its KUB air-defence system. The move is closely coordinated with Ukraine, Poland, and other allies, and Slovakia will receive financial compensation from the EU. NATO allies in the former communist east have been vocal supporters of Kyiv since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.

via Reuters|

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