The Biden administration is contemplating sending long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine to enhance the combat potential of their newly received F-16 fighter jets.
Ukraine's F-16 jets, while powerful, lack long-range weaponry. The proposed Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile would significantly boost their operational range to 370 kilometers.
The US faces multiple hurdles, including technology transfer reviews and compatibility checks, before long-range missiles could be sent to Ukraine.
While the F-16s are a potent asset, their overall impact is uncertain, as military officials caution that they won't immediately change the course of the conflict.
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