Prague to Offer Medium Combat Planes and Early-Warning Systems to Kyiv Amid Drone Threats

Czech President Petr Pavel confirmed Prague’s intention to supply Ukraine with combat aircraft capable of intercepting incoming drones, as part of a broader effort to bolster Kyiv’s defenses against long-range drone attacks. According to Breaking Defense, Pavel said Prague could provide several medium combat planes in a relatively short time, describing them as effective against drones. The Czech military operates 24 L-159 ALCA jets and has ordered 24 F-35s for delivery after 2030.