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‘We don’t need your flying trash’: 'Misunderstanding' scuttles transfer of 41 Australian Hornets to UA
https://www.yahoo.com/news/don-t-flying-trash-misunderstanding-120700255.html
A senior Ukrainian Air Force official refused an offer from two Australians to receive 41 of the country’s decommissioned F/A-18 Hornet fighters, bluntly stating that "we do not need your flying trash," reported the Australian Financial Review on Jan. 30.
This statement effectively killed the deal, highlighting a stark "misunderstanding" between Australia and Ukraine amid Ukrainian pilots' desperate attempts to evade Russian aircraft.
The incident occurred as Ukraine was navigating the challenges of avoiding Russian fighters, revealing a significant "miscommunication" between the two nations.
Australia stands as the world’s seventh-largest military spender based on purchasing power, according to the Lowy Institute. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese claimed that Australia is among the top military aid donors to Ukraine outside NATO.
Nevertheless, the relationship between two countries’ military has been strained by reluctance from Australian Defence Ministry to fulfill Ukraine's requests for surplus equipment. This includes the MRH-90 Taipan helicopters, which were already being dismantled when Ukraine requested them in December.
Unlike many other countries, Australia has chosen not to reopen its embassy in Kyiv, diminishing direct contact between the nations.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/don-t-flying-trash-misunderstanding-120700255.html
A senior Ukrainian Air Force official refused an offer from two Australians to receive 41 of the country’s decommissioned F/A-18 Hornet fighters, bluntly stating that "we do not need your flying trash," reported the Australian Financial Review on Jan. 30.
This statement effectively killed the deal, highlighting a stark "misunderstanding" between Australia and Ukraine amid Ukrainian pilots' desperate attempts to evade Russian aircraft.
The incident occurred as Ukraine was navigating the challenges of avoiding Russian fighters, revealing a significant "miscommunication" between the two nations.
Australia stands as the world’s seventh-largest military spender based on purchasing power, according to the Lowy Institute. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese claimed that Australia is among the top military aid donors to Ukraine outside NATO.
Nevertheless, the relationship between two countries’ military has been strained by reluctance from Australian Defence Ministry to fulfill Ukraine's requests for surplus equipment. This includes the MRH-90 Taipan helicopters, which were already being dismantled when Ukraine requested them in December.
Unlike many other countries, Australia has chosen not to reopen its embassy in Kyiv, diminishing direct contact between the nations.
