US and allies plan to provide Ukraine with fourth-generation F-16 fighters

The Ukrainian Air Force will still receive fourth-generation F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters. But they won't

be used for the coming counter-offensive as supplies will take some time. And don’t forget about the need to train pilots.

What is known

The United States and allies intend to provide UkraineF-16, however, it is not a fact that the aircraft will come specifically from the United States. The Ukrainian Air Force will receive American fighter jets as part of a long-term effort to strengthen the country's security. This was stated on Friday by a senior representative of the US Presidential Administration.

According to him, discussions about strengthening the AirUkraine's forces reflect a long-term commitment to the defense of Ukraine. At the same time, the representative of the White House did not answer the question of which countries and when will send the F-16.

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This news came after Joe Biden(Joe Biden) informed the G-7 leaders that the US approves the training program for Ukrainian pilots. It will start in the coming weeks with the support of the Netherlands, Great Britain, Denmark, Belgium and will last for several months.