Poland in talks to transfer remaining MiG‑29 fighters to Ukraine in exchange for drone and missile technology

Poland says its General Staff is negotiating transfer of the country's remaining, soon‑to‑be‑retired MiG‑29 fighters to Ukraine, with Kyiv potentially providing access to drone and missile technologies in return. Talks are ongoing and would reallocate legacy Soviet‑era fighters to Ukrainian forces.

Discovered 2025-12-10T01:58:00.407065-08:00 | 2025-12-10T01:58:00.407065-08:00

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  • The move would boost Ukraine's fighter inventory and sits alongside other European transfer initiatives, such as Sweden's LOI for Gripen fighters.
  • Structuring the deal as a swap for drone and missile technology underscores the growing operational value of UAS and munitions in the conflict; see reporting on intensified drone warfare.
  • Any transfer will involve export approvals and will affect regional air‑defence posture and NATO responses, as illustrated by recent instances where Poland scrambled jets and closed airspace.

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Aviation Week militarnyi.com The Aviationist Air Data News
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