IAI targets US, Russian-built jets with upgraded Ehud ACMI pods
The newest version the company is showing off at I/ITSEC is the Ehud Next Generation pod, which is designed to work with fifth-generation Western jets.
Ukraine’s lost F-16: Debris and a deadly mission
Some details of the F-16 downing have come out, and sources have helped fill in some gaps for Breaking Defense, including around the theory that the loss was the result of shrapnel that hit the plane.
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In Poland, jets return to the road – with Italian friends in tow
Italian Eurofighters, as well one of Poland’s Turkish-made TB2 drones, joined Poland's fleet of Su-22s and MiG-29s on doing road landings during a recent exercise.
Ukraine gets its fighter jets: Polish MiG-29s to arrive within ‘days’
Poland plans to send a dozen MiG-29 jets to Ukraine, with the first four likely to come within the week. But what state the jets will be in, and who else might send them, is a big question mark.
To help Ukraine, UK explores supplying Eurofighter Typhoons to European MiG-29 operators
UK armed forces minister James Heappey told lawmakers the UK was investigating giving Typhoons to countries that give MiGs to Ukraine, but experts said it's unclear how the MiGs could change the war and if any other countries would really want the Typhoons in the first place.
SpaceX to naval Iron Dome: Breaking Defense’s 10 most read stories from 2022
These 10 stories got widespread attention, from both within the defense community and with a broader readership.
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Awaiting F-16s, Bulgaria closes in on interim fighter potentially from Sweden or France
"Sweden and France have responded favorably to our request," a Bulgarian MoD spokesperson told Breaking Defense, though talks are in early stages.
Russia’s air campaign hampered by poor ISR based strikes and target processing: NATO official
Russia's attempt to secure air dominance in Ukraine has been wildly unsuccessful with troubles prosecuting ISR supported strikes forcing plans off track.
Poland considering Italian, Korean alternatives to backfill MiG-29s
The F-16 deal Poland sought appears dead, but Warsaw continues to entertain offers for other jets so it can send MiG-29s to Ukraine. The big question is whether they are willing to pay for them or not.
After US walks away from Polish fighter deal, lawmakers left wondering why
“The Ukrainians are getting bombarded and they do not have — as their country's leaders suggest—they do not have the wherewithal to compete in the sky,” said Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez. “I don't understand why we are not working efficiently to facilitate [an agreement].”
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Poland’s ‘surprise’ MiG-29 offer for Ukraine not ‘tenable,’ US says
Poland says it will accept planes with "corresponding operational capabilities" in return for giving the US it's MiG-29s to transfer to Ukraine. The problem is, no one seemed to have told the Americans about this plan.
Logistic challenges abound for potential US-Poland-Ukraine fighter swap
Talk that Poland could send MiG-29s to Ukraine in exchange for the US sending F-16s to Warsaw is enticing to some, but questions about timing, maintenance and pilot availability will complicate it.
Egyptian Deal For Rafale Fighters Boosts Data Sharing
Egyptian sources tell Breaking Defense that this may not be the last Rafale purchase. Egypt is now eying the Rafale F4. “We are looking to increase the (overall) number to 72 or 100 units, depending on Egypt’s financial capacity.”
Egypt, US Commit To Bright Star, Shared Logistics
Egypt’s geo-strategic location and status as largest Arab power makes it a vital partner to the U.S. military, even with Egyptian diversification policy that includes acquiring Russian jets.