PoliticsFederalRussia-Ukraine warPrint articleRAAF Hornet jets ‘better in a war zone than a museum’Andrew TillettForeign affairs, defence correspondentJun 6, 2023 – 6.13pmSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginMilitary experts back transferring Australia’s retired F/A-18 fighter jets to Ukraine, saying they would provide air cover for Ukrainian troops and help them consolidate any breakthroughs of Russian defensive lines.The Australian Financial Review revealed on Tuesday talks were under way between the Australian, Ukrainian and US governments over providing the Classic Hornet aircraft instead of breaking them up for scrap.Loading...Andrew Tillett writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery. Connect with Andrew on Facebook and Twitter. Email Andrew at andrew.tillett@afr.comSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleIntroducing your NewsfeedFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreRussia-Ukraine warDefenceADFRAAFLatest In FederalFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In PoliticsThe Australian Financial Review MagazineThe top whisky you can buy without going on a waiting listMax AllenThe luxury travel trend you probably haven’t consideredThe restaurant that’s turning back the clock (in the best way)BOSS Financial ReviewFrom stopping thieves in the GFC to running a $1b company, via The StarSimon EvansNew MP Mary Aldred urges business to help women into the LiberalsAI jobs plateau suggests we’re embracing skillsLife & LeisureGet ready to geek out over the ‘coolest people-mover’ on the market1 hr agoTony DavisThis boxing attorney loves the rhythm of the fightLove at first bite: Meet Australia’s hospitality power couplesRich ListAnnie Cannon-Brookes steps out on her ownYolanda RedrupLuxury home sales take off as Australians get richerPharmacy chain ‘underdog’ takes the fight to Chemist Warehouse
