US EditionPoland in talks to transfer MiGs to Ukraine in exchange for drone and missile tech
Poland plans to transfer aging MiG-29 jets to Ukraine while acquiring drone and missile technologies to enhance joint defense, with a final decision reportedly close.
- Poland is negotiating a possible transfer of MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, with the final decision close, the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces says.
- Poland would replace any handed-over jets with Western F-16 and FA-50 fighters, which are already entering service, the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces says.
- Talks include transferring selected drone and missile technologies to Warsaw, which could strengthen joint defense development and compensate for fighter jet transfers, the General Staff said.
- The deal would allow Warsaw to upgrade its own combat aircraft fleet while replenishing Ukraine's air fleet and strengthening NATO's eastern flank.
- Officials describe the proposal as a package that could include handing over ageing MiG-29 fighter jets in exchange for technology and joint projects, while talks remain ongoing and the final decision is close, the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces says.
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As early as 2023, Poland left ten MiG-29 fighter aircraft to Ukraine, the most common type of aircraft in the Ukrainian Air Force. Now, more should follow, preferably in exchange for Ukrainian technology.
Poland plans to transfer MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine in exchange for drone and missile technologies. No final decision is yet taken.
Poland is in negotiations for the transfer of its MiG-29 aircraft to Ukraine in exchange for access to Ukrainian drone technology, Minister of Defence Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz announced Wednesday on radio, according to Reuters. "Soon, the MiG-29 aircraft...
Poland's military command said it was considering donating MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine in exchange for drone and missile technology.
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