#F-16 Fighting Falcon

Ukraine’s air defenses rely on aging F-16s from European allies, but since EU countries depend on US-made weapons to replenish their stocks, F-35 delays could create a ripple effect. Is it a potential wake-up call on the path to strategic autonomy, and what are the EU’s alternatives for Ukraine?

Three years into Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s Air Force has shot down 26,525 Russian missiles, drones, and aircraft—and it’s still not enough.

Against the backdrop of Russia’s nuclear threats and its suspension of arms control agreements, deterring nuclear attacks against American allies remains a crucial security priority for the US. To address this, the country is modernizing its nuclear weapons and refurbishing its aging stockpile. But what is the new US program, and why do experts think it’s important for global security?