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F-16s Falling Short in Ukraine | Amsterdam News

F-16s Falling Short in Ukraine | Amsterdam News

Published 4 weeks, 2 days ago
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F-16s sent to Ukraine aren’t the battlefield game-changers they were hoped to be—few are combat-ready, maintenance is a nightmare, and missile shortages are crippling their effectiveness. Mostly used for drone defense, they’re struggling against Russian glide bombs they weren’t designed to stop. Some experts argue the Gripen might’ve been a smarter pick, while Ukrainian pilots have surprisingly adapted quickly. Still, overall, the F-16 is seen as the least efficient solution Ukraine needs right now.

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