Denmark and the Netherlands are in the process of donating F-16s to Ukraine - coalition statement
Kyiv • UNN
Denmark and the Netherlands, with U.S. support, are providing Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets, which Ukraine is expected to start operating this summer.
Denmark and the Netherlands are in the process of donating American-made F-16s to Ukraine, with US support, and the process of transferring these F-16s is underway, and Ukraine is expected to start operating the F-16s this summer, according to a joint statement by US President Joe Biden, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on F-16s for Ukraine, released on Wednesday, UNN reports.
We, the co-leaders of the Air Force Capability Coalition for Ukraine, have been working to provide operational F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. The Danish and Dutch governments are in the process of donating American-made F-16s to Ukraine, with the support of the United States. The transfer process for these F-16s is now underway, and Ukraine will be flying operational F-16s this summer. We are unable to provide additional details at this time due to operational security concerns
The coalition leaders expressed their gratitude to Belgium and Norway " for committing to provide further aircraft, and to the other members of the Air Force Capability Coalition for their support."
"We are committed to further enhancing Ukraine’s air capabilities, which will include squadrons of modern fourth generation F-16 multi-role aircraft. The coalition intends to support their sustainment and armament, as well as further associated training for pilots to enhance operational effectiveness," the statement said.
"We will continue to coordinate jointly in support of Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against Russian aggression," the statement concludes.
