Denmark has already delivered six F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, with two more batches in the pipeline

Denmark has already delivered six F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, with two more batches in the pipeline

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Denmark has already delivered 6 F-16 fighters out of the planned 19 to Ukraine. The next batch of planes is expected by the end of 2024, the exact number is not disclosed.

Denmark has already provided Ukraine with 6 F-16 aircraft, and the country plans to transfer 19 aircraft in total. This was stated by Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen at a joint press conference with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, UNN reports.

Our plans for the F-16 have not changed. The number is the same as it has always been. 6 have already been delivered - this is the first batch. We have been training pilots since August last year. Then there will be another batch and another batch. 19 in total

- Frederiksen said.

Recall

In September, the Danish Minister of Defense confirmedthat the next delivery of F-16s to Ukraine will take place by the end of 2024. The exact number and date of delivery are not disclosed for security reasons.