A major shake-up in Europe’s military landscape as Poland confirms talks to transfer its ageing MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, but only in exchange for Ukrainian drone and missile technologies. Poland’s Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz revealed that the Soviet-era jets are nearing the end of their service life and will soon be retired from the Polish Air Force. The MiG-29, though not a fifth-generation fighter, remains a high-value air-defence platform for Ukraine’s dangerous low-altitude, high-threat environment. With strong acceleration, twin engines, and compatibility with Western weapons, the jet still plays a crucial role in frontline operations.