
7 combat systems Ukraine could lose without a Trump deal on aid
Fox News
The disagreement between the US and Ukraine jeopardizes their high-tech weapons. Several major systems are reliant on US technology. Seven at risk include F-16s and HIMARS.
Without constant updates, Ukraine’s F-16s won’t function at their peak. And you can forget about more pilot training slots for Ukraine’s F-16 pilots if U.S. aid stops. Dr. Rebecca Grant is vice president of the Lexington Institute.
While Ukraine’s forces are well-supplied with artillery, armored vehicles and drones from the U.S. and NATO, all these systems live on fresh software updates. This is the modern battlefield: you don’t fight without constant tech refresh for operations and for maintenance. Not to mention space surveillance, and the crucial cyber protection NATO has extended to Ukraine since the war began.