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The Netherlands has started preparations for the transfer of 18 F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets to Ukraine

  • December 22, 2023
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The Dutch government has started preparations for the delivery of the first F-16 aircraft to Ukraine. This was announced by Prime Minister Mark Rutte during a meeting with

The Netherlands has started preparations for the transfer of 18 F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets to Ukraine

The Dutch government has started preparations for the delivery of the first F-16 aircraft to Ukraine. This was announced by Prime Minister Mark Rutte during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

According to the head of the Dutch government, the supply of F-16 Fighting Falcons is one of the most important agreements in support of Ukraine. The minister noted that the government decided to prepare the first 18 warplanes.

It is currently unknown exactly how many aircraft the Netherlands will transfer to Ukraine. It was previously said that the Ukrainian Air Force can count on most fourth-generation fighters.

A total of 42 F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft are in service with the Dutch Air Force. Some of the warplanes will be used to train Ukrainian pilots.

Source: Port Altele

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