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Le Monde reports on the possible transfer of 32 F-16 Block 30 fighters from Greece to Ukraine, although Greek sources deny this. At the same time, the UK continues to accelerate training of Ukrainian pilots for the F-16.

The Trump administration has announced its intention to supply India with F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft. This became possible due to the strengthening of defense ties between the countries, despite India's previous dependence on Russian weapons.

An F-35 fighter jet crashed at Eielson Air Force Base in Fairbanks during a training flight. The pilot managed to eject, his condition is stable, and the military has launched an investigation into the causes of the accident.

Poland's defense minister said that Europe should increase defense spending to influence the US position on Ukraine. Poland already spends 4.7% of its GDP on defense and buys $60 billion worth of American weapons.

Two Norwegian F-35 fighter jets deployed in Poland took to the air for the first time to defend Polish airspace. This happened on January 15 in response to a massive missile attack by Russia on Ukraine.

China has unveiled a new Type 076 Sichuan amphibious assault ship with an electromagnetic catapult for launching aircraft. The 40,000-ton ship can carry more than 1,000 marines and competes with the US military power.

The Danish government has announced the allocation of more than $1. 5 billion for the defense of Greenland. The decision comes after Trump reiterated the need for the US to own the Arctic territory.

Norwegian NASAMS anti-aircraft systems have been deployed in Rzeszow, Poland, and F-35 aircraft have been sent to protect the logistics center. The mission will last until Easter with the participation of 100 Norwegian troops.

The US Navy has sent the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier with six F-35C Lightning II fighters to the Philippine Sea. The increased military presence comes after China's large-scale exercises near Taiwan involving 90 ships.

Two Dutch F-35 fighter jets intercepted three Russian planes over the Baltic Sea. Among those intercepted were an An-72 transport aircraft, a su-24MR reconnaissance aircraft and an IL-20.

China's Foreign Ministry calls for a ceasefire after the US allows Ukraine to use long-range missiles. Beijing denies EU accusations of supplying drones to Russia.

The British military has successfully tested the SPEAR guided missile with a range of up to 100 km. The missile is designed for the F-35 and can destroy air defense systems, ships, tanks and other targets.

China has unveiled its new stealth fighter, the J-35A, at the Zhuhai Air Show. Experts note that the real capabilities of the aircraft remain a black box, despite the stated advantages of the design.

Romania scrambled 4 fighter jets after detecting an unknown drone that violated the airspace for 14 km in Constanta County. Residents were advised to take cover, as the pilots were unable to detect the drone.

NATO will hold its annual Steadfast Noon nuclear exercise with the participation of 60 aircraft from 13 countries. The alliance secretary general stressed the importance of strengthening defense in the face of uncertainty and russia's nuclear rhetoric.

The expert believes that the United States is not ready for an escalation with Iran due to the upcoming elections. The consequences for Iran may be limited to sanctions and intelligence support for Israel.

Iran used Fateh hypersonic missiles during an attack on Israel, hitting missile defense elements.

The Japanese company Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will become the main manufacturer of AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles. This will help ensure the uninterrupted transfer of missiles to Ukraine from the US Air Force.

The US agreed to equip Ukraine's F-16s with modern weapons, including HARM and AMRAAM missiles. Pilot training and aircraft maintenance remain challenges to the effective use of the fighters.

The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed air strikes on Houthi military targets in the port of Al Hudaydah in Yemen. The strike, approved by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, was a response to numerous attacks against Israel.

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Already 50 Ukrainian specialists have been trained in Denmark to maintain F-16 fighter jets. The country will also train 20 Ukrainian pilots by the end of the year.

Denmark will not be able to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighters after 2024 due to the transition to F-35 aircraft.

Ukraine expects to receive the first batch of F-16 fighters this year, initially at least as part of a flight (3-4 aircraft), and plans to gradually increase the number of pilots and aircraft as it receives from partner countries.

Israel has signed a угоду 3 billion deal with the United States to purchase 25 additional Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighters. delivery of the fighters is scheduled for 2028, with their total fleet in the IDF reaching 75 aircraft.

An F-35 fighter jet crashed during takeoff near Albuquerque International Airport (USA), the pilot and a passenger were hospitalized.

Belgium will supply Ukraine with 30 of its F-16 fighter jets by 2028, with the first aircraft to be delivered by the end of this year as part of a security agreement to be signed during President Zelenskyy's visit to Brussels.

The United States and Saudi Arabia are close to finalizing a bilateral defense agreement that provides for American guarantees of defense for Saudi Arabia, Saudi access to advanced American weapons such as F-35 aircraft in exchange for a halt to Chinese arms purchases, and the exchange of new technologies, including artificial intelligence.

U. S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said it is too early to assess the impact of U.S. funding on Ukraine's combat capabilities, as Kyiv needs time to receive the allocated support.

Belgium will supply Ukraine with up to 4 F-16 fighter jets by the end of 2023, earlier than the previously planned delivery date of 2025, with the costs covered by taxes on Russian assets.