Politico: First batch of Ukrainian pilots graduated from F-16 training in Arizona
They are now heading to Europe for additional training, according to the US National Guard Air Force spokeswoman Erin Hannigan.
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Ten Ukrainian soldiers complete F-16 maintenance training in Netherlands
The Dutch Ministry of Defense reported that 10 Ukrainian military personnel completed F-16 maintenance training. Earlier, the Netherlands pledged 24 F-16s to Ukraine.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 817: Zelenskyy says Western aid decisions for Ukraine lag by one year
Marking five years as president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the West for being extremely slow in making decisions on military aid to Kyiv.
Media military sources claim Ukraine to get first F-16s “by” or “in” June-July
Unnamed high-ranking military sources told media that the first F-16 jets from Western allies will arrive in Ukraine in/by June-July, without specifying the supplier.
The Economist: Ukrainian top general says critical phase of war to come in next two months
Lieutenant General Oleksandr Pavliuk, the head of Ukraine’s ground forces, says Russia has not abandoned its ambition to seize Kyiv.
Czechia delivers first F-16 fighter jet simulator to Ukraine
Ukrainian pilots undergoing training, with 12 expected to be ready by summer.
Russian aggressive rhetoric intensifies as Ukraine nears F-16 delivery
Russia warns Ukraine and the West that F-16 fighter jets will be regarded as nuclear-capable aircraft while the US sees no signs of Russia preparing to use nuclear weapons, despite the country's aggressive rhetoric.
Denmark to send Ukraine first F-16s in summer, Netherlands in fall, Dutch defense minister says
During a briefing in Vilnius, Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren revealed plans for the Netherlands to send F-16 jets to Ukraine after Denmark's scheduled deliveries this summer, Lithuanian media says.
Air Force: Upcoming Ukrainian F-16s to successfully integrate with Soviet-era Mig-29 aircraft
Spokesman says the Ukrainian Air Force's Soviet-made MiG-29 aircraft will be able to effectively cooperate with the soon-to-arrive F-16 aircraft, as experience with joint operations already exists.
Ukraine to protect future F-16 fleet by dispersing it in underground bunkers
Ukraine is set to protect its future F-16 fleet using strategic underground bunkers and dispersal tactics, complicating Russian efforts to locate these aircraft. This approach includes significant investments in infrastructure.
Ukrainian pilots undergo six-month basic training in France before advancing to F-16
Young Ukrainian pilots, aged 20 to 22, are undergoing a six-month initial training phase in France, preparing for subsequent specialized F-16 training in the USA or European nations with these aircraft.
US assistance approval shows Ukraine won’t be abandoned, Zelenskyy says, urging Senate to ratify the aid
Following US House's aid approval, Zelenskyy sees a firm commitment to Ukraine, urging the Senate to ratify the aid quickly to secure crucial weapons needed for Ukraine's defense against Russian advances.
Belgian PM says first F-16s to be delivered to Ukraine by summer
The first F-16 multi-role fighter jets with trained pilots is to be delivered to Ukraine by early summer. This was announced at a briefing in Brussels by Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo.
Netherlands sends three more F-16s to Romania for Ukrainian pilot training
Ukrainian pilots are set to begin training in Romania on these jets.
Greece to continue Ukraine support but won’t send F-16 jets to Ukraine, PM says
Greek PM Mitsotakis affirms Greece’s support for Ukraine in its war with Russia, but says his country is not ready to provide Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets, citing concerns over Greece’s own defense capabilities amid tensions with neighboring Türkiye.
Norway to supply Ukraine with F-16 “perhaps with longer-range strike capabilities”
Norway, alongside Denmark and the Netherlands, plans to equip Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets enhanced for long-range strikes, announced by the Norwegian FM in Kyiv.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 780: Ukraine bolsters air defenses with new Patriot system from Germany
NATO has warned that Russia's military has grown larger and more capable since its invasion of Ukraine two years ago, posing a challenge to the country's defenses. This comes as Ukraine continues to receive vital aid from its allies, including an additional Patriot air defense system from Germany and the initiation of F-16 fighter jet training for its pilots in France.
Ukrainian pilots begin training in France before F-16 transition
Ukrainian fighter pilots are undergoing initial training in France, with plans to transition to F-16 jet training, supported by a collaborative European effort to strengthen Ukraine's aerial capabilities against Russian aggression.
Air Force: Ukrainian F-16 pilots hone skills, technical crew preps for peer training
Ukrainian pilots are training in allied countries to fly F-16s, with two groups already honing their skills on the aircraft; training for technical personnel is also underway to prepare them to train others in Ukraine, as per Ukraine's Air Force.
Belgium pledges €100M to maintain Ukraine’s F-16 fighter jet fleet
This week, Ukrainian FM Dmytro Kuleba announced that F-16 jets would be in Ukraine's airspace by mid-summer.