Ukraine decided to re-equip with American F-15 and F-35 fighters

Commander-in-Chief of the Air Force (Air Force) of Ukraine Sergei Drozdov said that the country in the next 10-15

years will be re-equipped with American F-15 and F-35 fighters. They will replace Soviet technology.

According to Drozdov, Ukraine will gradually switch to either F-15 fighters or Swedish-made JAS39 Gripen. In the future, the country hopes for fifth-generation F-35 fighters.

Ukraine is already cooperating with NATO.The country plans to get rid of Soviet combat aircraft by 2035. It is noted that Ukraine is not embarrassed by the high cost of American fighters. The Air Force Commander-in-Chief noted that the country's authorities must understand: the security of Ukraine is at stake.

The publication "Military Review" recalls that the cost of servicing the F-35 fighter is 36 thousand dollars per hour of flight.