Pentagon spokesman Patrick Ryder said the Netherlands and Denmark are only planning to start training Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets, and it’s too early to talk about the timing of plane deliveries. It has been reported DEA News.
According to Ryder, the Netherlands and Denmark are currently in the process of gathering details of the terms and conditions of what the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) pilot training program will look like.
A Pentagon spokesman noted that he “will not put the cart before the horse and will not speculate on the training and delivery time of the fighters.” He stated that Washington will provide additional information as it becomes available.
Earlier, Andriy Yermak, head of the office of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, stated that he believed in the future of the country. You can take The first F-16 fighters from western partners until the end of 2023. He noted that almost all countries of the aviation coalition are ready to supply aircraft to Ukraine.
Prior to that, Reuters reported that the Danish Ministry of Defense expects the country to be successful. teach at the same time Up to six pilots and up to 40 soldiers from the Armed Forces of Ukraine for the maintenance of F-16 fighter aircraft, but the training time will depend on the skills of the pilots.