The delivery of the first F-16 fighter jets from Denmark to Ukraine is delayed for at least several months.The Berlingske newspaper reported on this with reference to the country’s Ministry of Defence.
In mid-August, Denmark pledged to provide Ukraine with 19 F-16s, with the first batch of six aircraft to be delivered by the end of 2023 and the rest by 2025 as part of the effort by allies to arm Ukraine to repel Russian air superiority.
Ukrainian pilots currently undergoing F-16 fighter jet training in the United States are expected to complete their training by the end of 2024, a U.S. Defense Department spokesperson said in a press briefing on Jan. 4.
#Norway's defence minister Bjørn Arild #Gram visited the airfield in #Bodø this week, where the remaining preparations for the F-16s are being conducted before a mission. Norway is presenting two F-16 fighter jets that will train and educate Ukrainian personnel in #Denmark. Norway is also sending down ten instructors that will aid in the training and education.
Norway will also provide 10 instructors to the training facility in Denmark. The two planes the country will send are for training purposes, but according to NRK, Norway also plans to send Ukraine between five and ten F-16s.
In theory at least , Ukrainian F16s, combined with AIM-120 should finally have some range advantage against most Russian aircraft , time will tell. #Geopolitics#Ukraine#F16@geopolitics
Russian propaganda is already "destroying" F-16 aircraft in Ukraine, which are not even at the front yet, Yuriy #Ignat, the spokesman of the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces said.
"I think there will be more [reports of downed F-16s] by the end of the day." And by the end of the year, they will complete "this difficult hour"
Very well made article from Reuters about the upcoming F-16s delivered to Ukraine
U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets for Ukraine have begun arriving at training centers in the United States, #Denmark and #Romania. #Kyiv’s allies hope the modern aircraft can push Russian aircraft farther from the frontlines, target radar transmitters more effectively and hunt down more cruise missiles.
The Bulgarian parliament's defense committee approved on Dec. 7 the provision of older, faulty air defenses to Ukraine, as well as assistance with F-16 training, the Bulgarian National Radio reported.
Ukraine could field F-16 fighter jets at the end of the spring of 2024 in the "best-case scenario," Oleksandra Ustinova, head of the Holos (Voice) parliamentary faction, said in an interview with European Pravda published on Nov. 22.
@SocraticEthics
When Germany would supply Ukraine 🇺🇦 with an endless and steady stream of Taurus missiles those #IRIS-T air defense systems would not have been necessary 🤷🏻♀️
Due to the continuing hesitation and delays of Western support #Ukraine 🇺🇦 is still under attack of #TerroristStateRussia
With enough weapons and ammunition terrorists state Russia would already have been defeated
The European training center to teach Ukrainian pilots how to operate F-16 combat planes was officially opened on Monday in Romania.
"The center will be an international hub for the training of F-16 pilots and will facilitate increased interoperability among allies," the Romanian defense ministry said.
It was inaugurated by Romanian Defense Minister Angel Tîlvăr at an air base near Bucharest.
The training center for Ukrainian pilots to learn how to fly F-16 fighter jets has officially opened in Romania, Romanian Defense Minister Angel Tilvar announced on Nov. 13.
Denmark to deliver first F-16s to Ukraine later than planned (mil.in.ua)
The delivery of the first F-16 fighter jets from Denmark to Ukraine is delayed for at least several months.The Berlingske newspaper reported on this with reference to the country’s Ministry of Defence.
Media: Denmark to delay F-16 aircraft delivery to Ukraine (kyivindependent.com)
In mid-August, Denmark pledged to provide Ukraine with 19 F-16s, with the first batch of six aircraft to be delivered by the end of 2023 and the rest by 2025 as part of the effort by allies to arm Ukraine to repel Russian air superiority.
Pentagon: Ukrainian pilots expected to complete F-16 training by end of 2024 (kyivindependent.com)
Ukrainian pilots currently undergoing F-16 fighter jet training in the United States are expected to complete their training by the end of 2024, a U.S. Defense Department spokesperson said in a press briefing on Jan. 4.
Norway to send F-16s to Denmark for Ukrainian pilots to train on (kyivindependent.com)
Norway will also provide 10 instructors to the training facility in Denmark. The two planes the country will send are for training purposes, but according to NRK, Norway also plans to send Ukraine between five and ten F-16s.
Ukraine war latest: Netherlands to prepare 18 F-16s for delivery to Ukraine (kyivindependent.com)
Key developments on Dec. 22: * Zelensky meets Polish foreign minister, hopes for new page in bilateral relations * Netherlands to prepare 18 F-16s for delivery to Ukraine * Russian attacks Kyiv, hits high-rise * Air Force: Ukraine downs 3 Russian Su-34 supersonic aircraft * Biden administration strengthens sanctions on Russia,...
The Netherlands is preparing to hand over the first F-16s to Ukraine (mil.in.ua)
The Dutch government has decided to start preparations for the transfer of first 18 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.
Bulgaria's defense committee backs air defenses, F-16 training for Ukraine (kyivindependent.com)
The Bulgarian parliament's defense committee approved on Dec. 7 the provision of older, faulty air defenses to Ukraine, as well as assistance with F-16 training, the Bulgarian National Radio reported.
Lawmaker: Ukraine to operate F-16 jets in late spring 2024 in 'best-case scenario' (kyivindependent.com)
Ukraine could field F-16 fighter jets at the end of the spring of 2024 in the "best-case scenario," Oleksandra Ustinova, head of the Holos (Voice) parliamentary faction, said in an interview with European Pravda published on Nov. 22.
Training center for Ukrainian F-16 pilots opens in Romania (kyivindependent.com)
The training center for Ukrainian pilots to learn how to fly F-16 fighter jets has officially opened in Romania, Romanian Defense Minister Angel Tilvar announced on Nov. 13.
Dutch Defense Ministry: F-16 jets en route to training center in Romania (kyivindependent.com)
Five F-16 fighter jets are on their way to a training center for Ukrainian pilots in Romania, the Dutch Defense Ministry announced on Nov. 7.