F-16 fighter jets are a better option for Ukraine's aerial defence against Russia than the UK's Typhoon aircraft, according to a retired RAF Air Marshal.

Air Marshal (Ret'd) Greg Bagwell, former Deputy Commander of RAF Operations told Forces News that the only aircraft the UK could "spare" would be the older Tranche 1 Typhoon.

Air Marshal Bagwell said: "If it's a UK gift, then there really is only one viable option and that is the older version of the Typhoon – the Tranche 1s, as they're known.

Instead, he argues, the F-16 is a better candidate for a role in Ukraine's defence.

More: https://www.forces.net/ukraine/typhoons-not-best-fighter-jet-send-ukraine-expert-says

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