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Poland's Rzeczpospolita, citing defense ministry data, reports that even when drones and missiles do not cross Polish airspace, the country is increasingly scrambling fighters during Russian strikes on western Ukraine. An F-16 flight hour costs 76,859 zlotys (~$19,500), while a pair of aircraft for an hour costs over 150,000 zlotys.
Aziz KarimovAccording to Rzeczpospolita, the Polish Air Force has 47 F-16 fighters but only about 40 trained pilots, while at least 70 are needed for effective operation. Training a new pilot takes about two years, and some experienced pilots have been transferred to the F-35 program. The personnel shortage calls into question Poland's ability to quickly turn its large-scale arms purchases into real combat capability.
Otabek YusupovThe Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) conducted takeoff and landing exercises on a section of the Pasuruan–Probolinggo toll road in East Java, testing its suitability as an alternate runway. Two Super Tucanos and two F-16s took part in the maneuvers. The commander stressed that highways would be used only in emergency situations.
Sevara AzamovaEuronews compared the military capabilities of Spain and Morocco for 2026: Madrid leads in budget and navy, Rabat in troop numbers and rocket artillery. Morocco's first F-16 Block 72 made its maiden flight, and the US signed a military cooperation roadmap with Rabat through 2036.
Sevara AzamovaRomanian F-16 fighter jets shot down two drones that illegally entered the country's airspace over territorial waters near Sulina. Defence Minister Radu Miruță said the first drone was shot down within two minutes of entering the airspace, the second five minutes later. The origin of the drones has not been disclosed. Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu stated that NATO will discuss the Black Sea situation at a meeting on Tuesday.
Aziz KarimovBelgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever said on the sidelines of the EU summit in Brussels that the country will deliver ten F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine this year. The delays were linked to F-35 deliveries, which have now begun to arrive. The leaders also discussed possible ammunition supplies and financing for Ukraine.
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