US Provides Ukraine with Superior F-16 Technology Compared to NATO Allies - Reports
According to a Ukrainian news outlet, the US has equipped F-16s provided to Kiev with “advanced solutions” that are not available to NATO allies. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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The Air Force has disclosed that it has upgraded the electronic warfare systems on F-16 fighter jets supplied by Denmark and the Netherlands, enhancing these aircraft before their delivery to Ukraine. These jets, part of broader NATO support, now include technologies not available to some other alliance members, as reported by the Ukrainian publication Defense Express.
The commitment to provide up to 80 F-16s to Ukraine was made last year by several NATO countries such as the US, France, Denmark, the Netherlands, and others, forming an 'F-16 coalition' to expedite the delivery process and coordinate pilot training.
The enhancements were carried out by the 68th Electronic Warfare Squadron, as outlined by Defense Express, which highlighted that Denmark and the Netherlands did not have prior access to these advanced American technologies. The publication speculated that this might be due to a lack of initiative from the European partners to seek these capabilities.
Meanwhile, a statement from the Florida-based Air Force center for Electronic Warfare excellence confirmed their collaboration with Danish and Norwegian teams to support the F-16 deliveries to Ukraine, noting that these jets are equipped with a unique electronic warfare system not held within the US inventory. The center also anticipates receiving "combat-tested data" from these operations, which could be crucial for handling conflicts with capable adversaries.
Electronic warfare tactics, including the jamming of GPS, radar, and communications, have been actively utilized by both Ukrainian and Russian forces amid ongoing hostilities.
On social media, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky acknowledged the arrival of the first batch of F-16s, expressing that these jets would significantly contribute to Ukraine's success. Conversely, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov voiced skepticism, expressing that these advanced aircraft alone would not be a decisive factor in the conflict, mirroring his statements on other forms of Western military assistance.
Sanya Singh for TROIB News
The commitment to provide up to 80 F-16s to Ukraine was made last year by several NATO countries such as the US, France, Denmark, the Netherlands, and others, forming an 'F-16 coalition' to expedite the delivery process and coordinate pilot training.
The enhancements were carried out by the 68th Electronic Warfare Squadron, as outlined by Defense Express, which highlighted that Denmark and the Netherlands did not have prior access to these advanced American technologies. The publication speculated that this might be due to a lack of initiative from the European partners to seek these capabilities.
Meanwhile, a statement from the Florida-based Air Force center for Electronic Warfare excellence confirmed their collaboration with Danish and Norwegian teams to support the F-16 deliveries to Ukraine, noting that these jets are equipped with a unique electronic warfare system not held within the US inventory. The center also anticipates receiving "combat-tested data" from these operations, which could be crucial for handling conflicts with capable adversaries.
Electronic warfare tactics, including the jamming of GPS, radar, and communications, have been actively utilized by both Ukrainian and Russian forces amid ongoing hostilities.
On social media, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky acknowledged the arrival of the first batch of F-16s, expressing that these jets would significantly contribute to Ukraine's success. Conversely, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov voiced skepticism, expressing that these advanced aircraft alone would not be a decisive factor in the conflict, mirroring his statements on other forms of Western military assistance.
Sanya Singh for TROIB News
