The Ukrainian Air Force Evaluates SAAB’s Proposal to Modernize Its Russian/Soviet-Origin Fighter Jets

stlbeacon.org - 5/28/2025

Over more than three years of conflict, various Russian/Soviet-origin fighter jets operated by the Ukrainian Air Force have been observed modified or adapted to deploy Western weaponry. To cite just a few examples, Su-27 fighters have been seen using French-made AASM HAMMER guided bombs and U.S.-made GBU-39 glide bombs. The Su-24 Fencer aircraft have also been employed as launch platforms for SCALP EG/Storm Shadow cruise missiles.

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