Training to pilot the F-16 multirole light fighter aircraft for Ukrainian pilots is scheduled to begin in October, the training will take place in the United States. This was stated by Pentagon spokesman Patrick Ryder. The broadcast was carried out on the American website. Ministry of Defense.
“F-16 training is expected to begin in October,” Ryder said.
According to him, the Ukrainian army will initially be trained in English in September. The Pentagon official added that F-16 pilot training will be given at Morris Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona.
Prior to that, the New York Times, citing Pentagon officials, wrote of US officials: decided It will independently train Ukrainian pilots to pilot fourth-generation F-16 fighter jets, training will begin in September.
Formerly West denied Send your pilots to Ukraine.