Quite unexpected news came to us from the USA. Lockheed Martin is ready to train Ukrainian pilots to fly
What is known
The corresponding statement was made by Frank St. John(Frank St John), chief operating officer of Lockheed Martin, which is a manufacturer of fourth-generation fighter jets. In addition, the American corporation is ready to train Ukrainian specialists to carry out aircraft maintenance.
Frank St. John stressed that Air Force pilotsThe Ukrainian forces have demonstrated the ability to learn and can effectively master Western equipment, including Lockheed Martin weapons. In particular, HIMARS. This has already paid off on the battlefield.
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However, the chief operating officerLockheed Martin noted that the issue of providing Ukraine with fighters was to be resolved as part of negotiations between Ukraine, the United States and the allies. The company does not participate in this process.
Ukraine may receive the first F-16 fightersFighting Falcon from Denmark, the Netherlands and Norway. Each country has several old aircraft in its arsenal. Training is likely to take place until mid-autumn.