200 Ukrainian pilots complete basic training in the UK for F-16
Now, the pilots will need significantly less time to start flying F-16s.
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Reuters: Pentagon finally allows US contractors to repair F-16s, Patriots in Ukraine amid major policy shift
After months of relying on video calls and cross-border repairs, Ukraine will now host US defense contractors to service its growing arsenal of sophisticated Western weapons.
Romania says drone breached its airspace during Russia’s attack on Ukraine
Four fighter jets were scrambled by Romanian authorities on 19 Oct. after detecting an unidentified flying object that penetrated up to 45 kilometers into the country's eastern region.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 894: F-16s boost Ukraine’s air defense, but limited numbers may hinder success
The long-awaited delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine marks a pivotal moment in the country's air defense strategy, with the aircraft featuring advanced Danish-manufactured early warning systems. However, The Economist reports that limited numbers and complex maintenance requirements may delay the jets' full impact on the battlefield.
The Times: Ukraine receives first F-16 fighter jets from Netherlands
The delivery of the aircraft to Ukraine correspond to a letter dated 1 July from the Dutch defense minister Kajsa Ollongren, who had informed the Netherlands parliament that “delivery of the first aircraft will take place soon.''
Bloomberg: Ukraine receives first F-16 jets
If true, Kyiv has been waiting for 18 months.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine develops own long-range weapons amid Western approval hesitation to deep strike Russia
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that striking with long-range weapons inside Russia is still an “unpopular decision" among the allies and that’s why Ukraine is bolstering its own deep-strike capabilities.