Polish-Ukrainian talks are ongoing about the transfer of MiG-29 aircraft across the east border. It's about machines that run out of wear and tear. In return, Poland would gain access to fresh drone and rocket technologies. This action is to be part of an allied safety policy for the east flank of NATO.
He was the first to study on the anticipation of transferring MiG-29 aircraft to Ukraine. citing, among others, an interview with Janusz Sejmej, a press typical of the Minister of National Defence, he informed that Poland is conducting talks on this subject with the Ukrainian side, but the decision has not yet been taken. – If it comes to handing over machines, the Polish side expects compensation in the form of sharing drone and rocket technologies – he had in conversation with the magazine writer to tell the Sejm.
The General Staff of the Polish Army referred to this issue in the evening. Through the X portal, it has been informed that the consideration of specified a decision is related to the accomplishment of operating resurs by aircraft – these, after repairs, are up to 4 1000 hours of raid or forty years of service – and the deficiency of prospects for further modernization. At the same time, the SGWP reported that the transfer of aircraft would be part of an allied policy to support Ukraine and keep the safety of the east NATO flank.
This is not the first time that Poland is considering the transfer of specified aircraft to Ukraine. In 2023 respective specified machines were placed behind the east border of our country.
MiG-29 – what's the plane?
MiG-29, a russian construction fighter, has remained 1 of the most recognizable aircraft in the Polish air force for nearly 4 decades. The first 4 copies of this equipment were sent to Poland in 1989, and another was delivered successively in the following years. They were obtained not only from the USSR, but besides from the Czech Republic and Germany.
These aircraft have quite a few merit for the Polish air force – not only did they participate in military exercises or abroad missions, but they besides did combat duty. And they do any of these tasks to this day. The machines in fresh months have been repeatedly hit on in situations where Russian aircraft flew close or breached Polish airspace.
Only a twelve MiGs stay in service today. They're all stationed at the 22nd Tactical Air Base in Malbork. Their tasks are taken over by newer constructions, including F-16 or FA-50 aircraft. The tasks of the Polish air force are now besides supported by allies. Further reinforcement of this kind of armed forces will take place next year erstwhile they are equipped with the 5th generation F-35 fighters ordered by Poland.
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