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U.S. Considering Giving A-10s And Fighter Jets To Ukraine

Ukrainian pilot "Juice" (Photo provided by Ukrainian pilot "Juice") 

FOX News: Senate urges Pentagon to consider deploying warplanes to Ukraine, fighter pilot highlights 'urgent need' 

Ukrainian pilots details need for modern U.S. warplanes when facing Russian sorties 

A bipartisan group of senators this week urged the Pentagon to "consider" deploying war planes to Ukraine as it continues to grapple with Russia’s months-long deadly war. 

In a letter led by Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, to Secretary of Defense Llyod Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley, a bipartisan group of six senators urged the Department of Defense to "consider fourth-generation fighter aircraft and necessary flight training" to be included in upcoming military aid packages.  

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WNU Editor: More American taxpayer money is being pumped into this war .... Plan To Train Ukrainian Pilots On U.S. Jets Passed By House Of Representatives (Warzone/The Drive). 

U.S. Considering Giving A-10s And Fighter Jets To Ukraine  

U.S., allies discuss possible training for Ukrainian air force -- Reuters  

U.S. and Allies May Give Ukraine Fighter Jets in NATO Challenge to Russia -- Newsweek  

US, allies may provide new fighter jets to bolster Ukraine’s fight against Russia -- The Hill  

Top US Air Force officials say Ukraine could get US or Western fighter jets as it fends off Russia's invasion -- Insider  

US Air Force Chief of Staff Says Officials Considering Training Ukrainian Pilots -- Military.com  

Air Force Open to Sending A-10s to Ukraine for Fight Against Russia -- Military.com  

Giving A-10 Warthogs To Ukraine Isn’t Off The Table -- Warzone/The Drive  

Ukraine Flies ‘Suicide Missions’ With MiGs, Awaits U.S. Decision on F-16 Training -- Air Force Magazine  

Ukraine says air force needs western fighter jets, and the US is preparing to help -- Defense News



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