US officials have decided to independently train Ukrainian pilots to pilot fourth-generation F-16 fighter jets, training will begin in September. writes about it New York Times Referring to Pentagon representatives.
“The Pentagon plans to start training Ukrainian pilots on the F-16 in the United States,” the article says.
According to the broadcast, it was previously planned that European countries would train Ukrainian pilots, and the USA would participate in the program if necessary.
“The decision, timed to coincide with Ukraine’s Independence Day, is expected to be announced on the afternoon of August 24,” the article says.
At the time of publication, it is not yet known for certain whether the United States will initially train pilots to participate in European training programs or create an additional group.
Prior to that, retired US Army officer Daniel Davis arguedThat Russian air defense systems would destroy Western F-16 warplanes.
Formerly West denied Send your pilots to Ukraine.