Although Poland refuses to transfer fighter jets to Kyiv, it is ready to repair Ukrainian MiG-29 and F-16 aircraft
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Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa has declared its readiness to service Ukrainian fighter jets. At the same time, Warsaw has refused to transfer additional MiG-29s to Kyiv.
The Polish Armaments Group (Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa, PGZ) has declared its readiness to service and repair Ukrainian MiG-29 and F-16 fighter jets, despite Warsaw once again refusing to transfer additional Soviet-era aircraft to Ukraine. This was reported by Defense Express, writes UNN.
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PGZ CEO Adam Leszkiewicz told Ukrainian media that the company is negotiating support for Ukrainian combat aviation.
Today we are also discussing support, repair and maintenance of Ukrainian F-16 and MiG-29 aircraft transferred to Ukraine by partners
The details of possible cooperation, the stage of negotiations and the position of the Ukrainian side are not disclosed at this time.
The initiative came amid another statement by Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz that Warsaw will not transfer additional MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine. The Polish side also claimed that Kyiv allegedly failed to implement agreements on exchanging aircraft for Ukrainian drone technologies.
According to Defense Express, Poland has already transferred 14 MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine. At the same time, the possibility of transferring nine more aircraft from those remaining in service with the Polish Air Force was previously discussed.
At the same time, PGZ states its intention to expand cooperation with the Ukrainian defense-industrial complex. In particular, the company signed a memorandum of intent with Ukrainian TAF Industries and expects joint production of drones and technology exchange.