December 30, 09:46 AM • 27886 viewsA six-month training course for Ukrainian pilots on Alphajet aircraft has been completed in France. The French Air Force plans to train 26 Ukrainian pilots over the next two years.
The President of Ukraine held a meeting with the Air Force Command to increase the number of F-16s and accelerate pilot training. Denmark confirmed the delivery of the next batch of F-16s by the end of 2024.
The Biden administration is open to providing Ukraine with JASSM long-range cruise missiles for the F-16. This would give the Ukrainian Armed Forces the ability to launch missiles over 320 kilometers from fighter jets.
Minister Kuleba met with James O'Brien in Kyiv. They discussed NATO membership, air defense, the F-16 program, and the possibility of Ukraine using long-range weapons against military targets in Russia.
U. S. Senator Lindsey Graham suggested that Ukraine invite retired Western F-16 pilots to fight. This would allow the aircraft to be used earlier, while Ukrainian pilots are being trained.
During a visit to Kyiv, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham welcomed Ukraine's decision to launch an offensive in the Kursk region of Russia. He called on the U.S. administration to continue to help Ukraine and provide the necessary weapons.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine met with U. S. senators in Kyiv. They discussed support for Ukraine, the use of frozen Russian assets, strengthening air defense, and investments by American businesses.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba had a conversation with his Norwegian counterpart. They discussed the Ukrainian Formula for Peace, the expansion of the F-16 coalition, and additional assistance to Ukraine, including strengthening the energy system.
The President of Ukraine showed a video about the path to receiving the F-16. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine had been asking for the planes since the first day of the invasion, and had gradually achieved the result through joint efforts.
Russian propagandists are spreading false information about the appearance of "black transplantologists" in Sumy region. The AntAC refutes these fakes, which are part of a hostile campaign to discredit Ukraine.
The arrival of the F-16 in Ukraine could lead to the creation of new service companies, the expert believes.
Ukraine has received upgraded F-16 fighters with new avionics and radars. Training of pilots and technical personnel continues, and the transfer of aircraft from other partner countries is expected.
Military expert Valery Ryabykh believes that the presence of F16s in Ukraine will force russians to use tactical weapons more cautiously. He believes that he believes that Ukraine needs at least 5 brigades of such fighters.
Military expert Valery Ryabykh suggests that the F-16 could have been purchased in Ukraine earlier and helped repel the largest drone attack of the Russian Federation this year. He believes that the fighter radars could improve the effectiveness of Ukrainian air defense.
President Zelenskyy announced the arrival of F-16 fighter jets in Ukraine by posting a photo of the planes on Telegram. He called it the realization of Ukraine's defense needs and ambitions.
The Center for Countering Disinformation has identified attempts by russian propaganda to downplay the importance of F-16s for Ukraine. Theses about the ineffectiveness of the aircraft and threats of retaliation from russia are being spread.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky said that the F-16s will allow them to shoot down more russian missiles and aircraft. He thanked the allies for the decision to provide the fighters, which will help save the lives of Ukrainian soldiers.
President Zelenskyy announced the arrival of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. He thanked the partners for their support and expressed pride in the Ukrainian pilots who have already started using the aircraft.
The Air Force was, in fact, the first to take the brunt of the enemy attack, as enemy aircraft tried to establish their dominance in the Ukrainian sky at any cost. Since the beginning of the war, 363 enemy airplanes, 326 helicopters, 13057 operational and tactical UAVs, and 2410 cruise missiles have been destroyed in the skies over Ukraine.
The advisor to the head of the OP said that Ukraine would not comment on the information about receiving F-16s. He called it a topic where the 'fog of war' is appropriate, as it should be reflected on the battlefield.
The Times reports that six F-16 fighter jets from the Netherlands have arrived in Ukraine. Several more aircraft are expected to arrive soon from Denmark, although there is no official confirmation of this information.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis confirms that Ukraine has received F-16 fighter jets. This is the first official information on the appearance of the long-awaited aircraft in the Ukrainian sky.
The White House refused to comment on the arrival of the first F-16s to Ukraine. John Kirby confirmed that the process of transferring the fighters is progressing and they will be ready to fly by the end of the summer.
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.
Bloomberg reports that Ukraine has received the first small batch of F-16 fighter jets from NATO allies. The exact number of planes and the readiness of Ukrainian pilots to use them are not yet known.
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.
F-16 fighters will arrive in Ukraine in the coming weeks, but their number will be insufficient to have a significant impact on the course of the fighting. The planes will initially be used primarily to strengthen air defense rather than for ground attacks.
The head of the Ukrainian Presidential Administration Yermak had a telephone conversation with US Presidential Advisor Sullivan. They discussed the situation on the frontline, Ukraine's military needs, the use of F-16s, and the restoration of energy infrastructure.
For the second night in a row, Romania's northern Tulcea county has been on alert for possible objects falling from the air. The authorities urge not to panic and emphasize that the country's territory is not the target of Russian attacks.
Two Romanian Air Force F-16s patrolled the airspace at night due to Russian drone attacks on facilities in Ukraine near the border. The Romanian Ministry of Defense stepped up monitoring and warned the population of the Tulcea border county.
