Flight training is to begin in October, following language training for what’s expected to be “several” Ukrainian pilots and more maintainers.
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Gen. James Hecker, commander of US Air Forces in Africa and Europe, said it could take anywhere from 4-5 years for Ukraine to achieve “proficiency” in flying F-16s.
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The initial order for 32 aircraft also includes 35 engines, weapons, ammunition, logistics support, training services and simulators, according to the Romanian Ministry of National Defence.
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Training sessions will begin with a “limited number” of Ukrainian pilots but could be expanded over time.
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“F-16s clearly have a role and Ukraine deserves a capable Air Force. It’s going to take a considerable length of time to build up an Air Force that’s the size and scope and scale that’ll be necessary,” said Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley.
By Ashley Roque
“So with small numbers of aircraft and with, you know, not a full suite of more modern capabilities, it’s hard to overcome those [air defense] systems,” Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall told reporters.
By Michael Marrow “As the training takes place over the coming months, our coalition of countries participating in this effort will decide when to actually provide jets, how many we will provide, and who will provide them,” an administration official wrote.
By Ashley Roque
Highly adept Ukrainian and Russian air defenses have mutually denied air superiority, a problem particularly acute for close air support missions. “Both of their integrated air and missile defense, especially when you’re talking about going against aircraft, have been very effective,” Gen. James Hecker said.
By Michael Marrow
“Ukraine will integrate recent commitments of armored vehicles, infantry fighting vehicles and tanks with fires that achieve the effect of synchronized ground maneuver,” Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley said.
By Tim Martin
Fighter jet training offer comes as three other European nations announce they’ll send more than 100 Leopard tanks to Kyiv.
By Tim Martin
The Mitchell Institute’s Douglas Birkey argues Kyiv’s need for airpower is only highlighted by recently leaked US intelligence documents.
By Doug Birkey