Push for Fourth-Generation Jets: Ukraine's Bid to Modernize Its Air Force. Ukraine in Flames

This episode examines Ukraine's urgent need for fourth-generation fighter jets to counter Russian fighter jets. Ukraine's military uses old Mig-25 and Mig-27 aircraft, which lack tactical capability, despite the ongoing battle with Russia.


Military and political expert Oleksandr Kovalenko highlighted Ukraine's worrying reliance on post-Soviet technology and prospective sources of western-style jets from France and the UK, which are jostling for attention on the global stage.


Ivan Kyrychevskyi, a defense expert, discusses why the West cannot meet Ukraine's urgent demand for fourth-generation fighter jets due to logistical and financial constraints.


Watch Ukraine in Flames #388 to find out why Ukraine’s current jets are insufficient, from where Ukraine is likely to score big with a delivery of the much needed western jets, and the obstacles in its way.



Guests:


Oleksandr Kovalenko, Military and Political Observer, Information Resistance Group
Ivan Kyrychevskyi, Expert at Defence Express

Timecodes

00:00 - Intro

02:14 - (Kovalenko) "Assessing the Capabilities of Soviet-Era Jets in Modern Combat Operations"

05:26 - (Kovalenko) “The Political Rivalry Between France and the UK in Supporting Ukraine's Military Aviation”

10:28 - (Kyrychevskyi) "The Challenge of Adapting Soviet-Style Aircraft to Western Weapons"

15:19 - (Kyrychevskyi) “The Costly Reality of Maintaining a Strong Air Force: Budget Constraints and Aircraft Targets in Ukraine”

17:33 – Outro


🇺🇦💰 How you can help Ukraine fight Russian aggression🤝🏻:

👉🏻 Come back alive – https://bit.ly/3Ct6O2L (works directly with the command and personnel of military units, purchasing infrared thermal imaging cameras, night vision goggles, hemostatics etc);

👉🏻 CO Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation – https://bit.ly/3Svas1G (purchases supplies for Ukrainian army, such as armor, ammunition, first-aid kits, cars and ATV, humanitarian aid for civilians, and food for animals);

👉🏻 UNITED 24 - https://bit.ly/3M2mXiT (was launched by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the main venue for collecting charitable donations in support of Ukraine. Funds will be transferred to the official accounts of the National Bank of Ukraine and allocated by assigned ministries to cover the most pressing needs)

👉🏻 Army SOS – https://bit.ly/3UYK168 (manages purchases of necessary ammunition, shields, intercommunication and reconnaissance facilities, etc. and delivers all goods directly);

👉🏻 Vostok SOS – https://bit.ly/3Ruut75 (raising funds for various needs of the army);

👉🏻 Phoenix Wings – https://bit.ly/3RvWSd0 (the appropriate equipment & uniform, personal non-lethal protection (vests, helmets), required treatment of the wounded soldiers, and repair of the buildings used by the army).

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