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U.S. deliberately delays training for Ukrainian F-16 pilots due to political reasons - Ukrainian MP

Ukraine might have more F-16 fighter jets than trained pilots by the end of 2024, partly due to delays in training caused by the US, potentially for political reasons, Oleksandra Ustinova, Ukrainian MP and Special Commission on monitoring arm supplies Chair told in an interview with The Times.

18 June 2024, 03:19 PM

France to train 26 Ukrainian F-16 pilots over two years

The French Air and Space Force has committed to training 26 Ukrainian F-16 pilots within two years, Le Monde reported on June 17.

18 June 2024, 02:38 AM

F-16 pilot training pace causes friction between Ukraine and Western allies

Ukraine and its Western partners are at odds over the speed and scale of F-16 fighter jet pilot training, Politico reported on June 13.

14 June 2024, 03:45 PM

Romania to fund training of Ukrainian F-16 pilots

Romania will cover the expenses for training Ukrainian pilots to operate American F-16 fighter jets at the Fetești military airbase, the Romanian news outlet Profit.ro reported on June 11.

14 June 2024, 01:36 PM

Ukraine asks partners to expand F-16 pilot training

Kyiv is urging the United States and Europe to expand the F-16 training program for Ukrainian pilots, Politico reported on June 5.

6 June 2024, 02:06 AM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

F-16s for Ukraine: initial batch of six jets ready for July, allies pledge more

Ukraine is set to receive just six F-16 fighter jets out of the 45 promised by allies this summer, The New YorkTimes reported on March 11.

11 March 2024, 10:45 AM

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