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Ukraine will need a drastically different air strategy to have the best hope of using F-16s to push back Russian forces, airpower experts say.
Ukraine will need a drastically different air strategy to have the best hope of using F-16s to push back Russian forces, airpower experts say.

Tech. Sgt. David Salanitri/US Air Force

  • Ukraine will need drastic changes to unlock the full potential of its new F-16s.
  • Ukraine's senior officers began careers in the Soviet military and are steeped in its mindset.
  • Facing larger Russian forces, Ukraine's military must adopt a coordinated style of warfare.

Ukraine will finally be getting F-16 fighters later this year.

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