Two F-16s will arrive in Denmark for the education of Ukrainian pilots. Defense minister Bjørn Arild Gram was a passenger on one of the last flights before traveling to Denmark. [Courtesy: Norwegian Armed Forces]
Key Takeaways:
Norway is sending two F-16 fighter jets and 10 instructors to Denmark to train Ukrainian pilots, fulfilling Ukraine's request for modern aircraft.
This effort is part of a broader international initiative, led by the U.S., Denmark, and the Netherlands, aimed at developing a modern Ukrainian air force.
The training program will also include F-16 maintenance instruction for Ukrainian technicians in Denmark, the U.S., and Belgium.
Two Norwegian F-16s will soon be sent to Denmark for Ukrainian fighter pilot training, according to Bjørn Arild Gram, Norway’s defense minister.
Ukrainian officials have long sought access to the fighter jet in order to modernize its air force and improve its defense ability following Russia’s invasion in 2022.
CREATE A FREE ACCOUNT
Sign up to keep reading
Create a free account to continue. Already a member? Sign in below.
