How the Russian Air Force Failed in Ukraine
Geopolitics Decanted by Silverado
Is F-16 the Right Option for the Ukrainians?
The Ukrainians need a Western fighter capability in the medium term. F-16 is compatible with almost every weapon system in NATO arsenal, he says. It's designed for operation from long pristine runways and expensive ground support equipment. But if you were to start resurfacing and extending some of the Ukrainians' runways to be suitable for F-16, the Russians would just put large holes in the runways.
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