Col (R) Fischer discusses China's recent efforts to establish joint training in Cuba as well as Ukraine Mig Pilot's death and how the U.S. Government is partly responsible.

Having served for over 30 years in the US Air Force, and on 7 combat tours, Col. Jeff Fischer separates the facts from fiction on why the US should be sending Ukraine F-16s, right now, if we want Ukraine to win. Providing Ukraine with the fourth generation multi role fighter will enable air dominance, enabling a paradigm shift: Breaking Russia’s ability to wage war. Ultimately, sending F-16s will save both military and civilian lives by hastening Ukraine’s victory over Russia. It is time to arm Ukraine.

New details are emerging about the U.S. drone that collided with Russian fighter jets. The dramatic video released by the Pentagon shows the fighter jets approaching the drone from behind. The drone was being remotely operated by two pilots thousands of miles away. Two Russian fighters made a total of 19 passes and dumped aviation fuel on the $32 million drone, apparently to blind the equipment. The drone crashed into the Black Sea. Currently, Russian ships are searching for debris.

Jeffrey Fischer is a retired US Air Force colonel. His final assignment was a senior position at NATO Special Operations Headquarters in Belgium. He joins us from Zeltweg in Austria.