Canada joins training of Ukrainian pilots and personnel to operate F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets

September 23, 2023SUNDRIES1 min read

The international coalition to train pilots and personnel of the Ukrainian Air Force to operate the F-16 will soon get another member. This was stated by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Canada joins training of Ukrainian pilots and personnel to operate F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets

What is known
The Prime Minister said that Canada would send instructors to train Ukrainian pilots on the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Justin Trudeau also noted that the North American country will help with the training of service personnel.

The day before, it was announced that Ukraine would receive a military aid package worth almost $500 million. It will include German Leopard 2 tanks. Their number is not yet specified.

As for the F-16, three countries have officially announced the delivery of the fourth-generation fighter jets after completing the pilot and staff training program. These are Norway, Denmark, and the Netherlands. Belgium will also consider the possibility of transferring aircraft.

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