The fact that two Ukrainian pilots have come to the United States for possible training in working with Western warplanes, including F-16 warplanes, does not indicate a change in Washington’s position considering sending such aircraft to Ukraine early. The newspaper writes about it Policy with reference to sources.
A Pentagon spokesperson told the broadcast that a special program for pilots from Ukraine was supposed to start at the end of last year, but the implementation was decided to be delayed. Ukrainian pilots have arrived in Arizona and have been there for a week. According to Politico, Ukrainians will not use American aircraft under the program.
Previously, Anadolu Agency referred to a senior US military official. reportedIn the United States, two Ukrainian pilots began training in combat aircraft, including F-16 fighter jets.
On March 1, Pentagon Vice President Colin Kahl initially announced that Ukraine’s requested The USA has 128 fourth generation F-16 aircraft. According to him, Washington believes that in the future Kiev will need 50 to 80 Western fighters.