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US to back providing F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine amid war with Russia: NSA

Zelenskyy has welcomed what he described as a "historic decision", adding that he looked forward to "discussing the practical implementation" of the plan

US helping Ukraine with F-16s shows how for military aid, no can become yes

The US has once again buckled under pressure from European allies and Ukraine's leaders and agreed to provide more sophisticated weapons to the war effort. This time it's all about F-16 fighter jets. Ukraine has long begged for the sophisticated fighter to give it a combat edge as it battles Russia's invasion, now in its second year. And this new plan opens the door for several nations to supply the fourth-generation aircraft and for the US to help train the pilots. President Joe Biden laid out the agreement to world leaders meeting in Hiroshima, Japan, on Friday, according to US officials. So far, however, the US has provided no details and said decisions on when, how many, and who will supply the F-16s will be made in the months ahead while the training is underway. Details on the training are equally elusive. US officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss decisions not yet made public. Still, with this decision, the Biden administration has made a sharp reversal, after .

Cope India 2023 concludes with aerial manoeuvres by Indian, US fighter jets

A dazzling display of aerial manoeuvres by fighter jets of the air forces of India and the US, including Rafales, Tejas and the F-15E on Monday marked the end the 15-day Cope India joint air exercise at Kalaikunda in West Bengal's Paschim Medinipur district. A total of 24 fighter aircrafts, eight transport planes and two force multipliers from both air forces participated in the event that started on April 10, IAF Group Captain Neeraj Jhamb said. Altogether, 564 personnel from the IAF and the USAF took part in the exercise during which most days recorded maximum day temperatures of above 40 degrees Celsius at Kalaikunda and at Arjan Singh Air Force station in Panagarh, he said. Gleaming aerial manoeuvres top-of-the-line fighter jets - Rafale, Tejas, SU-30MKI, Jaguar and F-15E - under a partly overcast sky on a much cooler Monday captivated the crowd, which included school children. The aerial assets employed in the exercise by the IAF were fighters Rafale, Sukhoi-30 MKI, indigenous

Two B1 heavy bomber jets of US to join exercise in India for first time

For the first time, two B1 heavy bomber jets of the US Air Force will be part of an India-US mega air exercise that began on Monday amid rapidly evolving regional security scenario and China's growing military muscle-flexing in the Indo-Pacific. The American platforms at the exercise 'Cope India' that started off Kalaikunda will also include a fleet of F-15 E fighter jets, C-130 and C-17 transport aircraft. The B1 bombers and F-15 E fighters will join the exercise later this week, Gen Kenneth S Wilsbach, the commander of the US Pacific Air Forces, told a small group of journalists. Two B1 bombers had joined the American exhibits at Aero India in Bengaluru in February but this will be for the first time that the aircraft will be part of an exercise in India. Nicknamed "The Bone", the B-1B is a long-range, multi-mission, conventional bomber capable of carrying out missions worldwide from its bases in the United States, as well as from forward deployed locations. The bomber carries

Stealthy, speedy, precise: What are fifth-generation fighter jets?

While much has been said about how fighter jets are marvels of engineering, it is imperative to understand what the fifth-generation jets are and how they are the most advanced fighters in the world

US heavy bombers at Aero India 2023 mark strategic partnership with India

Supersonic heavy bomber B-1B Lancer is capable of carrying out missions worldwide

Timeline: What and where fighter jets have shot down unidentified aircraft

A timeline of what and where fighter jets have shot down unidentified aircraft so far this month

Washington mulls F-16 aircraft production boost for Ukraine

Lockheed Martin has announced intention to transfer F-16 line to India, if the company were declared winner of IAF tender

UK, Italy, Japan team up to build sixth-generation fighter by 2035

Reports indicate the UK held talks with India on joining the coalition

Lockheed Martin misses profit estimates on lower F-35 deliveries

Shares of the company fell 1.2% in premarket trading, after the company said fourth-quarter deliveries of its F-35 jets fell 17.6% from 51 jets a year earlier

US flies bombers to Middle East amid concerns of possible Iran retaliation

Amid concerns of possible Iranian retaliation, the US on Wednesday flew a pair of B-52H over the Persian Gulf, according to US Central Command

US may give India armed drones, 5th generation fighter jets but with riders

Last year, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US, Trump had agreed to sell unarmed drones to India so as to enhance India's surveillance capabilities in the Indian Ocean

Why US's F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning fighter jets can't talk to each other

Both the Raptor and Lightning II are known as "fifth-generation" aircraft because of their stealth, sensors and other capabilities