AGM-88 HARM, JDAM, AIM-120 AMRAAM and AIM-9 Sidewinder: Ukrainian F-16s will receive modern weapons

By: Myroslav Trinko | today, 11:47

The Wall Street Journal has found out information about the armament of Ukrainian F-16 fighter jets, which will soon be available to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Here's What We Know

American companies will supply missiles and bombs for Ukrainian fighters.

AGM-88 HARM

According to WSJ sources, Ukraine will receive for the aircraft modern versions of AGM-88 HARM anti-radar missiles, bombs with extended-range JDAM kits, AIM-120 AMRAAM medium-range air-to-air missiles and AIM-9 Sidewinder short-range air-to-air missiles.

Aircraft bombs with JDAM kits

For security reasons, WSJ sources did not disclose the timing of the arms deliveries, nor their quantity.

AIM-120 AMRAAM

Incidentally, Ukraine is due to receive its first F-16 fighter jets this summer.

AIM-9 Sidewinder

Source: The Wall Street Journal