Tag: air to air missiles

Ukraine's F-16 Force Grapples with Severe Air-to-Air Missile Shortage

Ukrainian F-16 pilots are flying combat missions with a critical disadvantage: they're often armed with nothing more than the jet's internal cannon, due to a severe shortage of air-to-air missiles. This shortage is forcing them to drastically adapt their tactics, with some pilots taking to the skies during the day with limited firepower.