Ukraine has begun operating its Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets with French-supplied MICA medium-range air-to-air missiles, marking a significant upgrade to the aircraft's capabilities. This follows France's broader commitments to strengthen Ukraine's air and missile defense, including pilot training, maintenance assistance, and weapons integration.
Ukraine's Air Force has rejected claims of a 'secret' cross-national F-16 squadron, dismissing reports as unfounded and misleading. According to Yuriy Ignat, spokesperson for Ukraine's Air Force, there is no such unit, and Ukrainian pilots are credited with most missile interceptions.
Dassault Aviation has published an interview with Frédéric Zumbiehl, a pilot and comic book writer specializing in aviation. Zumbiehl discussed his career, challenges, and experiences as a fighter pilot.
For Wingmasters No. 167, Dassault Aviation highlights various aircraft models, including the F-16C Aggressor and B-25C Mitchell. The magazine also features the Mirage 4000 at the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace in Le Bourget.