1. Confirms that platforms other than F-16 are still being considered including F-15s and F-18s. IMO key is to give Ukraine the ability to destroy Russian SAM air defenses that can cover Ukraine. With HARMs used as they were intended to be used Ukraine can push S-300,
https://twitter.com/ckubeNBC/status/1632174543514095616
2. S-400 and BUK out of the battlespace with the air-space full of capable Ukrainian pursuit and attack air force. Russia will then have few options other than to pull back or lose their SAMS and fighter force.
Once the SEAD mission is compete, above 12,000 ft (manpads range)
Once the SEAD mission is compete, above 12,000 ft (manpads range)
3. will be clear so Ukrainian attack aircraft can then safely bring NATO smart munition to bear against the Russian invading forces. JDAMS and SDBs will create a massive overmatch. This strategy would mean a brief air battle with Russian fighters out-matched by F-15s and then
4. the unprotected Russian ground force can be completely destroyed if they don't withdraw. If suicidal Putin forces the battle that destroys the invasion force, Russia could cease being the most powerful conventional force in the region and Ukraine can dictate Russia's future
5. role as Black Sea power. While the #Nuremberg2 trials get under way. Or Patrushev could do what he knows needs to be done and end this now by removing Putin while Russia is still a powerful nation and can still sail warships in the Black Sea.
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