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Netherlands to help Ukraine with F-16 maintenance, parts and ammunition

The Netherlands will help Ukraine with maintenance, spare parts and ammunition for F-16 fighter jets as part of efforts to strengthen Ukrainian air defenses, Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten said on X after speaking with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

6 October, 10:49 AM

Zelenskyy: Ukraine looks for F-16 ammunition worldwide

Ukraine is sourcing ammunition for its F-16 fighter jets from around the world, and some shipments are already on their way, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his Oct. 5 evening address.

6 October, 12:27 AM

Spain, Belgium, Poland send Ukraine F-16 ammunition to shoot down jet-powered drones

Three European countries have begun supplying Ukraine with 20mm rounds for F-16 fighter jet cannons, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said during a meeting with journalists on Oct. 1.

1 October, 11:41 PM

Slow maintenance could leave Ukraine without available F-16s by 2026 — WSJ

F-16 fighter jets have proved highly effective in countering the jet-powered drones Russia launches at Ukraine daily. But more than half of Ukraine’s F-16s currently need to be restored to service, while maintenance work in Belgium is running behind schedule, according to a Wall Street Journal editorial dated Sept. 29.

30 September, 06:25 PM

Ukraine seeks tens of thousands of F-16 cannon rounds to shoot down Russian jet drones

Ukraine is seeking to buy tens of thousands of 20 mm rounds for its F-16 fighter jets to shoot down Russian jet-powered drones, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter on Sept. 30.

30 September, 04:37 PM

Zelenskyy, Stubb discuss strengthening Ukraine’s F-16s and air defenses after Russian attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed strengthening Ukraine’s F-16 fighter fleet and air defenses with Finnish President Alexander Stubb following another wave of Russian attacks, Zelenskyy said on Sept. 30.

30 September, 03:39 PM

Poland says it nearly fired on Ukrainian MiG-29 during Russian missile incident

Polish forces nearly faced a friendly-fire scenario during Russia’s overnight attack on Ukraine on July 30 because they did not know a Ukrainian MiG-29 was operating near the border, Poland’s operational commander, Gen. Ireneusz Nowak, said in an interview with Rzeczpospolita.

14 September, 06:53 PM

Belgium to supply Ukraine with F-16 munitions to counter jet-powered Shaheds – Defense Ministry

Belgium plans to equip Ukraine’s F-16 fighter jets with additional weapons to counter jet-powered drones by the end of 2026, Ukraine’s Defense Ministry said on Sept. 10.

10 September, 03:51 PM

Ukraine's F-16 pilots forced to use cannons amid missile shortage

Ukrainian F-16 pilots have encountered such a severe shortage of air-to-air missiles that during some daytime combat missions, they have had to rely solely on their fighters' onboard cannons to engage Russian aerial targets, The War Zone reported on Sept. 2, citing Newsmax journalist Shelby Wilder, who recently spoke with a senior commander of Ukraine's Air Force.

3 September, 12:49 PM

Ukrainian F-16 jet crashes, pilot safely ejects

A Ukrainian F-16 aircraft experienced an in-flight emergency during a combat sortie and the pilot successfully ejected, Ukraine’s Air Force said on July 29.

29 July, 11:41 PM

Romania shoots down drone with F-16 after second airspace breach in a week

A drone was shot down in Romania, Romanian President Nicușor Dan said on X on July 25.

25 July, 01:33 PM

Gen. Caine confirms Ukrainian F-16 downed Russian fighter jet in aerial duel

A Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet shot down a Russian fighter jet in an aerial dogfight for the first time, U.S. Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General John Daniel (Dan) Caine announced at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on July 21.

22 July, 09:13 AM

Ukraine receives new mobile F-16 simulators – Defense Ministry

Ukraine has received new mobile F-16 fighter jet simulators, giving its pilots more opportunities to practice complex combat scenarios and improve flight skills, the Defense Ministry said on July 13.

13 July, 05:19 PM

Ukraine to receive first Belgian F-16 fighter jets this year – Zelenskyy

Belgium is preparing a new military aid package for Ukraine and a contribution to the PURL program, while the first deliveries of Belgian F-16 fighter jets are expected later this year, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said after meeting Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever on June 18.

18 June, 06:25 PM

Belgium to send F-16 fleet to Ukraine once F-35 replacements arrive

Belgium may transfer its entire fleet of F-16 fighters to Ukraine once it receives new F-35s, the country's Defense Minister Theo Francken announced at a NATO defense ministers’ meeting in Brussels, European Pravda reported on June 18.

18 June, 12:30 PM

Ukraine could receive up to 129 Western fighter jets by 2030

Ukraine could receive up to 129 Western fighter jets from its allies by 2030, including F-16s, Mirages and Gripens, according to an analysis published by Defense Express on June 1.

1 June, 03:27 PM

Ukraine receives rare mobile F-16 simulators, Fedorov details key features

Ukraine has received mobile F-16 fighter jet simulators to improve pilot training and shorten the time from instruction to combat use, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on Apr. 30.

30 April, 12:38 PM

Norway’s F-16 donation to Ukraine came after parts were pulled from some aircraft — PM Støre

Parts had already been removed from some of the Norwegian F-16s donated to Ukraine for use as spares and to support other aircraft, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said in a written response to parliament reported by broadcaster TV 2 on April 15.

15 April, 01:19 PM

First Norwegian F-16s for Ukraine could soon enter combat service

The first Norwegian F-16 fighter jets transferred to Ukraine could be operational soon, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said on April 14.

15 April, 11:06 AM

Norway yet to deliver six promised F-16s to Ukraine

Six F-16 fighter jets Norway pledged to Ukraine have not yet been delivered, a Western military official working with Ukraine’s Air Force told Norwegian public broadcaster NRK on April 8.

9 April, 01:19 AM

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