Ukrainian Air Force Reveals Black MiG-29
Fighter jet’s new livery includes a ‘Ghost of Kyiv’ emblem on the nose.
Fighter jet’s new livery includes a ‘Ghost of Kyiv’ emblem on the nose.
The country is set to become the second in Europe to take delivery of the advanced fighters.
The signed letter of offer and acceptance will double Bulgaria’s fleet of F-16s set to replace its fleet of aging MiG-29 fighter jets.
Approval means Bulgaria is one step closer to buying four F-16 C Block 70 and four F-16 D Block 70 fighters.
Fighter jets departing from a NATO base in Germany into Ukrainian airspace contested by Russia “raises serious concerns for the entire NATO alliance,” a Pentagon spokesperson said.
Discussions of resupplying Ukraine’s air defenses come as Russia’s quest for air superiority lags amid reported air force losses.