New Czech-Ukrainian pilot school aims to speed up F-16 implementation
A new pilot training school in the Czech Republic aims to address delays in preparing Ukrainian airmen for western fighter jets like the F-16.
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Ukraine to receive Swedish ASC 890 radar aircraft after F-16 compatibility modifications
Sweden pledged two ASC 890s last May, the delivery remains on undisclosed schedule, while Ukrainian pilots receive training.
French military releases footage of Ukrainian Mirage 2000 training
French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu confirmed the delivery of Mirage 2000 fighters to Ukraine, initially planned for early 2025.
Ukraine to receive six Mirage 2000-5F fighters from France by mid-2025
A French legislator disclosed this figure in his budget review.
France to deliver upgraded Mirage 2000 fighters to Ukraine in 2025
The upgrades will include enhancing their air-to-ground combat capabilities and electronic warfare systems, as per France's Defense Minister.
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.
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.
Ten Ukrainian pilots complete basic F-16 training in the UK
Ten Ukrainian pilots completed RAF flight training to prepare for advanced instruction on operating F-16 fighter jets for Ukraine's air force.
Pentagon: Ukrainian F-16 training wrapping up by December 2024
In October 2023, the US agreed to head up a coalition of countries, including the Netherlands and Denmark, to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets, which could potentially be the main combat aircraft for Ukraine.
France to welcome first Ukrainian pilots for training in early 2024
France will train Ukrainian pilots starting 2024 and continue military training programs for Ukrainian troops under EU assistance mission, while supplying weapons and equipment.
Air Force: F-16 Ukrainian pilot training not started in Romania yet
Ukraine's Air Force says Ukrainian pilot training for F-16 fighter jets has not yet begun in Romania, where a training center is being prepared. Currently, the training is taking place in the US and elsewhere in Europe.
Zelenskyy gets Romania’s support for F-16 training initiative
Despite a canceled speech before the Romanian Parliament due to "possible disruptions by MPs with pro-Russian sympathies," Romania has agreed to train Ukrainian pilots to fly the F-16.
CNN: Some Ukrainian pilots receive English training in Texas ahead of F-16 Jet instruction
A small number of Ukrainian Air Force pilots have begun English language lessons at a Texas air base to prepare for their upcoming training on F-16 fighter jets.
NYT: Pentagon plans to start training Ukrainian pilots on F-16s in US in September
The US will start training Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets in September, flight training will take place in Arizona, according to NYT sources.