Military
Ukraine's F-16s Flew With Only a Handful of Missiles
A new report reveals Ukrainian F-16 fighters operated with severely limited Sidewinder missile stocks, raising questions about Western arms supply commitments.
Key Takeaways
- Ukrainian F-16s operated with critically limited Sidewinder missile stocks
- Shortage limits pilot self-defense options against close-range threats
- Arms export approval processes create weeks-long bottlenecks
- Pattern echoes broader issues with Western platform-first support approach
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