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Belgium to send 30 F-16s to Ukraine by 2028 – Belgian MFA

Belgium will send 30 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by 2028, with the first planes arriving by the end of the year, Belgian Foreign Minister Khadja Labib said on Bel RTL.

28 May 2024, 12:52 PM

Ukrainian Air Force reacts to US report on first group of F-16 pilots finishing training

"The training process is not over, now the pilots are returning to Europe to continue their studies before coming back to Ukraine to resume their tasks," said Air Force spokesperson Ilya Yevlash on national TV on May 24.

24 May 2024, 11:35 AM

First Ukrainian pilots complete F-16 training in the U.S.

The first group of Ukrainian pilots has completed their training on American F-16 fighter jets at a military base in Arizona, Politico reported on May 23.

24 May 2024, 09:26 AM

Ukrainian F-16 maintenance specialists return after overseas training

The first group of Ukrainian specialists trained in F-16 fighter jet maintenance has started returning to Ukraine, Air Force spokesman Illya Yevlash announced on the Pryamyy TV channel on May 22.

22 May 2024, 04:08 PM

Ukraine needs 120-130 F-16 jets to counter Russian air power — Zelenskyy

Ukraine requires 120-130 U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets to effectively contest Russian presence over the battlefield, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with Reuters on May 21.

21 May 2024, 09:17 PM

Ukrainian servicemen complete F-16 maintenance training in the Netherlands

Ten Ukrainian servicemen completed F-16 fighter maintenance training in the Netherlands, the Dutch Defense Ministry reported on May 21.

21 May 2024, 04:43 PM

Denmark to deliver F-16s within few months— PM Frederiksen

Denmark will transfer F-16 fighters to Ukraine within several months, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on May 13.

14 May 2024, 12:47 PM

Ukraine receives first F-16 fighter jet trainer - Air Force

Czechia handed over the first F-16 fighter jet trainer to one of Ukraine's tactical aviation brigades, Ukrainian Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk said on Telegram on May 10.

10 May 2024, 01:43 PM

Dutch F-16 deliveries to Ukraine to begin late this year

The Netherlands intends to begin sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine this fall, following Denmark's scheduled deliveries this summer, Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren said on May 6.

7 May 2024, 02:24 AM

Ukraine to receive first F-16 jets after Easter celebrations - UA Air Force

1 May 2024, 03:46 PM

Danish Ambassador confident: Bright future ahead with Ukraine’s F-16 deal

Danish Ambassador, Ole Egberg Mikkelsen, expressed “optimism” about Ukraine getting F-16s, referring to words of Danish PM Mette Frederiksen in an interview with RBC-Ukraine on April 30.

30 April 2024, 01:50 PM

Ukraine developing dispersed deployment scheme for F-16 jets

The Ukrainian military is devising a system of concealed and dispersed deployment of F-16 jets, designed to protect them from Russian missile strikes, Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson Ilya Yevlash told TV broadcasters on April 29.

30 April 2024, 01:22 AM

France is training ten young Ukrainian pilots for the F-16

Ten Ukrainian pilots are undergoing F-16 training in France, BFM TV said on April 24.

25 April 2024, 12:39 PM

Norway to equip Ukraine with upgraded F-16s — Norwegian FM

Norway will transfer F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, equipped with state-of-the-art weaponry capable of striking along the front lines, Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said during a briefing with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.

15 April 2024, 05:41 PM

Ukraine’s F-16 pilots near completion, sharpening skills to target Shahed UAVs and missiles

Ukrainian pilots training on F-16 fighter jets in Denmark and the United States are currently practicing the tasks they will face, including strikes on Shahed drones and missiles, Air Force spokesman Illya Yevlash said at a briefing on April 11.

11 April 2024, 06:58 PM

F-16 no ‘silver bullet’ for Ukraine against Russia — Stoltenberg

F-16 fighter jets would not serve as a “silver bullet” for the Ukrainian Armed Forces amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia, cautioned NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, as reported by Russian Bild via Telegram on April 5.

5 April 2024, 06:43 PM

Ukraine’s path to F-16 acquisition: Military expert reveals key conditions

There are three primary requirements for Ukraine to receive F-16 aircraft, a military expert and former SBU security service officer Ivan Stupak said during a broadcast with Radio NV on April 5.

5 April 2024, 02:41 PM

First ten Ukrainian pilots complete initial F-16 training in UK and move on to France

The first ten Ukrainian pilots to have undergone intensive training under the guidance of instructors from the UK's Royal Air Force instructors have graduated from flight school, the British Defense Ministry said in a March 22 press release.

22 March 2024, 02:43 PM

Ukraine to receive Danish F-16 jets this summer — Dutch defense minister

Ukraine would receive first F-16 fighter jets this summer, with the first batch of aircraft coming from Denmark, Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren told Reuters during her visit to Kyiv on March 20.

20 March 2024, 11:00 PM

Romanian president greenlights Ukrainian F-16 pilot training

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has authorized the training of about 50 Ukrainian pilots on F-16 aircraft at his country's military bases, Romania Insider reported on March 18.

18 March 2024, 10:00 PM

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