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RAAF Hornet jets ‘better in a war zone than a museum’

Andrew Tillett
Andrew TillettForeign affairs, defence correspondent

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Military 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.

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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.com

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