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European navies chase the white whale of torpedo-busting torpedoes

Germany and the Netherlands are banking on a European Union project to field a workable defensive system for surface ships by 2030.

By Sebastian Sprenger

9 months ago

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, second right, and Dutch caretaker Prime Minister Mark Rutte, center, look at F-16 fighter jets in Eindhoven, Netherlands, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023.

Ukraine’s F-16s doing a ‘good job,’ Netherlands military chief says

The Netherlands will provide Ukraine with 24 of the jets, with no limits on how the arms can be used beyond compliance with humanitarian law.

By Rudy Ruitenberg and Noah Robertson

10 months ago

Biden unveils additional air defense aid for Ukraine at NATO summit

Five countries will provide additional air defense systems for Ukraine in the coming months.

By Bryant Harris

12 months ago

Value of Ukraine F-16s won’t be immediate, says US Air Force general

Gen. Allvin said at his confirmation hearing that F-16s for Ukraine would become useful for the country after their integration with the broader force.

By Bryant Harris

22 months ago

Ukrainian pilots will learn to fly F-16s at US Air Force’s 162nd Wing

Ukrainian pilots with prior experience flying other fighters could learn to fly the F-16 in as short as five months, the Air Force said.

By Noah Robertson and Stephen Losey

23 months ago

The Netherlands and Denmark will give F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

The Netherlands on Friday said the United States had given its approval to deliver Dutch F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine’s air force.

By Mike Corder

23 months ago