FILE PHOTO: General Atomics MQ-1C Grey Eagle. © HO / US ARMY / AFP
Breaking Defense: US-made jets, air defense on Ukrainian fighter pilots’ wishlist, but not Gray Eagle
"I'd say that the ground-based air defense was the key in this war, and it's still the key [moving forward],” said a Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter squadron commander who goes by the callsign “Moonfish.”
WASHINGTON: Ukrainian fighter pilots expect to speak to US government officials to make the case for the top two technologies needed to repel Russia’s air force: additional ground-based air defense systems and Western fighter jets.
What’s not on the list of priorities?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle drone, which has been the focus of recent arms sale negotiations but is, according to the airmen, too big of a target for Russian forces.
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WNU editor: It looks like these US drones are not going to be delivered .... Cold Feet? Pentagon Has Second Thoughts About Ukraine Drone Transfer (National Interest).
Ukraine Pilots Wants Fighter Jets Not Drones
Ukrainian Troops Push Back on US Drones -- Foreign Policy
Ukrainian Fighter Pilots: Send Better Jets and Air Defenses -- Defense One
Top Gun Ukrainian pilots push US for jets, senator says lawmakers will 'press the case' with White House -- FOX News
Ukrainian Fighter Pilots Call B.S. On Need For Gray Eagle Drones -- Warzone/The Drive
US drones won’t survive over Ukraine for long – Foreign Policy -- RT
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