9/24/2023 0 Comments Does the air force have tanks?Besides these practical considerations, Western fighter aircraft could have an escalatory effect as they theoretically would give Kyiv the ability to strike deep in Russian held territory or even Russia proper. To put all of this in place will take far more time than reequipping part of the Ukrainian army with modern Western armour. Aircraft are even more complex than armoured vehicles and demand a large logistic tail and pilots and ground personnel with dedicated training. Although they have been able to keep the Russian air force at bay for a full year, the Russian missile campaign is still ongoing and Russia seems to be preparing its airpower to support its Spring offensive. The Ukrainian request to be reinforced in the air is fully understandable. While tanks are being introduced, Kyiv is clamouring for fighter aircraft. In this snapshot, strategic analyst Frederik Mertens gives his view on Ukraine’s call for fighter aircraft and the role of air defence systems in the war. Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace (GCSC).Sustainability and the Energy Transition.Critical Materials, Minerals and Metals.Governance and International Organization.Strategic Stability: Deterrence and Arms Control.Initiative on the Future of Transatlantic Relations.
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