Joe Biden agrees to fighter jets

The F16 fighter jets were first on Volodymyr Zelensky’s wish list. These ultra-modern fighters, the most widely used in the world, are more efficient than certain aircraft of the Ukrainian army. A green light finally given by the United States after months of hesitation. “We will work with our allies to determine when the planes will be delivered, who will provide them and how much”, details the national security adviser of the United States. An announcement that comes as the Ukrainians claim to be preparing a major counter-offensive.

“The Ukrainians are advancing 20-30 years in terms of armament”

The Ukrainians hope that the American-made F16s, which are very versatile, can make the difference. “We are talking about planes capable of bombing, air fighters, destroying radar to blind Russian anti-aircraft defenses, so it is really a device with multiple capabilities. It is a technological gap. The Ukrainians are advancing 20-30 years in terms of armament”explains a jAir and Cosmos journalist. The United States would not directly supply these devices but rather the Netherlands, Denmark or Poland. It will be necessary to wait for the training of the pilots so that these tools are operational.