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 expected to complete F-16 training in Arizona by summer, with the first group finishing by May and all 12 pilots by August.
Ukraine anticipates receiving its first F-16 fighter jets around June, though a Ukrainian spokesperson could not confirm the exact month, stating the action plan for delivery is on track.
Ukraine is focused on preparing its infrastructure to protect and operate the incoming F-16 aircraft as soon as they arrive.
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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