This shoot down is notable in that the F-16MLU was able to (presumably at long range) ambush a Russian CAP aircraft (the APG-66 is just horrible and virtually useless for BVR combat).
So in my view the use of an AEW&C aircraft *is* likely
3/4
So in my view the use of an AEW&C aircraft *is* likely
3/4
Comments
1) AEW&C was on station
2) Ukrainian aircraft now operate CSI & L-16
3) Ukraine now has a (*limited*) ability to deny Russian air operations
4) deconflict is now much easier
Pretty big news to be quite honest.
FIN
4/4