High Representative of the European Union: Ukrainian pilots have already begun learning how to use American F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters

European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell

Borrell) reported that Ukrainian pilots have already begun training on F-16 fighters.

What is known

Borrell spoke about this at a meeting of the Council of EU Foreign Ministers. Of course, he did not reveal any details about the training.

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Earlier it became known that the United States approved the trainingUkrainian pilots and will not block the re-export of F-16s to Ukraine, but there is no final decision on transferring the aircraft to Ukraine yet. It is only known that the Ukrainian Armed Forces will receive fighters from a coalition of countries, as was the case with NATO standard tanks. The aviation coalition is led by the UK and the Netherlands. By the way, according to the Advisor to the Minister of Defense of Ukraine, the Ukrainian Armed Forces want to receive 40-50 American fighters from their partners.

For those who don't know

The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a multi-rolelight fighter. It was developed by the American company General Dynamics. Due to its versatility and low cost, the F-16 is a success in the international market. It is in service with 24 countries. The F-16 is the most popular fourth-generation fighter. As of 2009, more than 4,400 vehicles were built, and in 2016, more than 2,500 were in operation.