December 4, 02:10 PM • 21339 viewsUkraine's Defense Minister expects to receive F-16 fighter jets from the allies "very, very soon. " Asked how many Kyiv expects to receive, Umerov replied: "We need as many as we can get.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits a Belgian military base where Ukrainian pilots and technicians are trained on F-16 fighter jets.
President Zelenskyy discussed with King Philippe of Belgium the upcoming Global Peace Summit in Switzerland and Ukraine's expectations from it.
Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna discussed Ukraine's urgent military needs, including air defense systems, F-16 aircraft, ammunition and long-range artillery with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg.
Ukraine and Belgium have signed a security agreement providing Ukraine with €1 billion in military aid and 30 F-16 fighter jets, opening a new chapter in relations between the two countries that are crucial to European stability and security.
Ukraine and Belgium signed a bilateral agreement on security cooperation and long-term support, under which Belgium pledged to provide Ukraine with at least €977 million in military aid and 30 F-16 fighter jets by 2028.
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.
Poland will purchase JASSM-ER long-range cruise missiles with a range of 1,000 km for $735 million for its F-16 fighter jets with deliveries in 2026-2030.
China has conducted simulated missile strikes and sent bombers carrying combat missiles near Taiwan, testing its ability to seize control of key areas as part of a two-day military exercise around the island.
Greece is examining Ukraine's old and new requests for military assistance, including missiles, anti-aircraft systems, fighter jets, and ammunition, while ensuring that this does not negatively impact the capabilities of its own armed forces.
The first group of Ukrainian pilots has completed training on F-16s at a U. S. military base in Arizona, but the training process is not over yet as they return to Europe to continue preparations for their arrival in Ukraine and to continue their missions.
The first group of Ukrainian pilots completed training on F-16s at a U. S. military base in Arizona, a crucial step toward the deployment of modern American-made fighters in Ukrainian skies.
Poland is considering using its air defense systems to shoot down Russian missiles aimed at Ukraine from Polish territory near the borders of the two countries.
A bipartisan group of US Congressmen called on the head of the Pentagon to allow the Ukrainian armed forces to use Western weapons to strike targets in Russia, calling for a change in the Biden administration's policy restricting such operations.
Ukraine asks its partners to consider the possibility of intercepting russian missiles over Ukraine from its territory, but as an alternative, it asks to provide air defense systems and combat aircraft to intercept missiles independently.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that partners could shoot down Russian missiles in the sky over Ukraine, but this is a matter of their desire.
The Air Force said that Ukrainian pilots are already practicing combat missions on an F-16 simulator provided by the Czech Republic, which allows them to experience realistic sensations, overloads, different maps, modes, scenarios and weapons use, preparing them for the future integration of F-16 fighters into the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ukraine is ready to accept the new F-16s to strengthen its air capabilities, as it currently uses Soviet aircraft, and some Ukrainian pilots are already completing training on American F-16s.
The first F-16 fighter jets to arrive in Ukraine this year will not play a key role due to their insufficient number, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes.
Ukraine has only about 25% of the necessary air defense equipment, and the army needs 120-130 F-16 fighters or other modern aircraft to be on par with Russia.
Denmark has announced an aid package of DKK 5. 6 billion (EUR 750 million) for Ukraine, half of which is earmarked for air defense, including future F-16 fighter jets and support for the Ukrainian defense industry.
Yermak discussed military assistance, Danish support and the upcoming Global Peace Summit with Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen.
Ukraine may receive F-16 fighter jets from Denmark within a month, says Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
A military base is being built in the Belarusian city of Osipovichi, which is located about 190 kilometers from the border with Ukraine. It is likely that nuclear weapons will be stored there.
Ukrainian troops repelled numerous Russian attacks in several areas, including Kharkiv region, inflicting losses on Russian troops and equipment as a result of air strikes and artillery shelling.
In the next two months, Ukraine will enter one of the most critical phases of the war with Russia, as American aid arrives on the front lines and Russia tests Ukrainian defenses in the face of a potential major offensive.
The Czech Republic has provided Ukraine with the first F-16 fighter jet trainer, and Ukrainian specialists are already testing its main module and preparing it for operation as part of efforts to strengthen Ukraine's aviation capabilities and pilot training.
Ukrainian pilots are in the final stages of training on F-16 fighter jets in two countries, and they will operate these aircraft in Ukrainian skies as soon as they are delivered to strengthen air defense capabilities.
President Zelenskyy discussed with Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen the Russian air terror, strengthening Ukraine's air defense, ammunition supplies, support for the energy sector, accelerating the delivery of aid packages, and speeding up the delivery of F-16 aircraft to Ukraine.
This summer, Ukraine will receive its first F-16 fighter jets from Denmark, but Kyiv must prepare the infrastructure and ensure that the jets can be maintained.
