U.S. House OKs $100M To Train Ukrainian Pilots

Sweeping $840 billion defense bill includes purchase of more than five dozen new F-35 fighters.

Kimberly Johnson

Friday, July 15, 2022 at 05:11 PM ET

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The Ukrainian Air Force praised the amendment's inclusion. [File photo: Shutterstock]

Key Takeaways:

The U.S. House of Representatives approved $100 million to train Ukrainian pilots on U.S. fighter jets, a move highly sought by Ukraine to combat the ongoing Russian invasion.
This funding is part of the broader $840 billion 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the House and outlines the Pentagon's budget priorities.
The NDAA also includes significant provisions for U.S. military aircraft, such as limiting F-15 retirements, prohibiting RC-26 retirements, requiring F-22 upgrades, and authorizing purchases of F-35 and F/A-18 fighters.

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The U.S. House of Representatives has approved $100 million for training Ukrainian pilots to fly U.S. fighter jets, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine approaches its fifth month. The move was part of a broader $840 billion defense spending package setting the Pentagon’s budget priorities for the coming year.

The 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was affirmed Thursday by House members in a 329-101 vote.