• Ukraine 2 Russia 0

    Matthew Powell     |      January 20, 2024

    Ukraine is celebrating the downing of two expensive Russian air-control aircraft in recent days, and the subsequent erosion of Russia’s ability to coordinate its air and ground forces, observe and track targets and provide real-time aerial intelligence.

  • F16s give Ukraine a fighting chance

    Matthew Powell     |      August 26, 2023

    After months of diplomatic pressure, European governments have finally persuaded the US government to let them supply badly needed F-16 aircraft to the Ukrainian air force, with 40 jets on their way to drive the Russian air force back behind its borders.

  • Give Ukraine the jets it needs to win

    Matthew Powell     |      February 24, 2023

    After a year of war, the West remains reluctant to give Ukraine the modern fighter jets it needs to drive Russia from its skies, but air power will be vital to a successful conclusion to the war.