![]() ![]() France has also committed to supplying fighter jets to Kyiv. But now there is widespread talk of the possibility that the US and her allies could augment Ukraine’s inferior Soviet-era airforce with modern sophisticated F-16 fighters.ĭespite vehement denials from Washington, several other states that have bought F-16s have said they would be happy to supply them to Ukraine, including Poland. The latest round of pledges by Ukraine’s allies has involved advanced main battle tanks such as the Leopard 2 from Germany and the Abrams from the US. In this way, the transfers of western military equipment have been key to Ukraine’s resistance so far. The war in Ukraine approaches its first anniversary – and, much like the conflict on the ground, the air war has become a protracted contest for control.įor Ukraine, fighting on the defensive, it has been wise to play for time and wait for any opportunities that may arise from increased western support that it can turn into a decisive advantage on the battlefield. ![]() The Gulf Medal with the 16 January to 28 February 1991 clasp (Picture: MOD).Dr James Pritchett, Lecturer in War Studies in the School of Politics and International Studies provides insight into the war in Ukraine, one year on. There are also medals with two types of clasp ('' clasp and '16 Jan to ' clasp) available for personnel who meet the respective criteria. In total, there were an estimated one million allied military personnel 'on the ground' from 30 of the 39 countries involved.īritish Armed Forces members who took part in Op GRANBY received a campaign medal if they met the qualifying criteria. In total, more than 53,000 personnel from the UK were involved in the First Gulf War. To achieve this, and to carry men and material back from the Gulf, the MOD used nearly all its Air Transport Force aircraft, and ships of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, and chartered aircraft for 490 flights and ships for 245 voyages at a total transport cost of £269m. ![]() To support Op GRANBY, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) transported to the Gulf, by air, 46,000 personnel and 46,000 tonnes of freight and, by sea, 14,700 vehicles, 87,000 tonnes of ammunition and loose freight and 7,000 containers. How many British military personnel fought in the Gulf War? ![]()
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