Two F-16s assigned to the 162nd Wing, Arizona Air National Guard based at Morris Air National Guard Base, Arizona. [Courtesy: DOD]
Key Takeaways:
A small group of Ukrainian fighter pilots is completing F-16 training in Arizona, with the first pilots expected to finish by May and all groups by August.
The first F-16 fighter jets are anticipated to arrive in Ukraine around early summer, potentially by June, though Ukraine's Air Force spokesperson has not confirmed a specific date.
Ukraine emphasizes the urgent need for the F-16s and is preparing secure operational infrastructure, including reinforced storage facilities, to protect the aircraft.
A small group of Ukrainian fighter pilots are expected to complete their F-16 training in Arizona by the start of summer, according to a new report.
The news comes as a timeline begins to emerge for when Ukraine might also receive the first fighter jets sought by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy since Russia’s invasion in 2022.
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