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F-16 could be in Ukrainian skies as early as this winter – WSJ

F-16 could be in Ukrainian skies as early as this winter – WSJ

Ukrainian pilots may start using F-16s in combat operations as early as February 2024. The Wall Street Journal, citing officials from Ukraine and the United States, says that the first pilots who are fluent in English could be trained within five months. The first group of less than ten pilots will begin training at Morris […]

Eight Ukrainian pilots prepare for training on F-16 combat aircraft

Eight Ukrainian pilots prepare for training on F-16 combat aircraft

According to recent reports, Ukraine has taken an important step in boosting its military power: the first group of pilots is ready to undergo training on American F-16 military aircraft. The exercise is intended to strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities and deter additional aggressive actions by Russia, Politico writes. Eight pilots with sufficient English language skills […]

Ukrainian pilots arrive in the U.S. to assess combat aircraft piloting skills – NBC

Ukrainian pilots arrive in the U.S. to assess combat aircraft piloting skills – NBC

Two Ukrainian pilots are currently in the United States, where they are being evaluated to determine how long it might take to train them to fly attack aircraft, including F-16 fighter jets, two congressmen and a senior U.S. official said, according to NBCNEWS. According to the officials, the Ukrainians’ skills are being evaluated on simulators […]