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 the $840 billion 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), setting the Pentagon's budget priorities for the coming year.
A key component of the NDAA includes $100 million specifically earmarked for training Ukrainian pilots to fly U.S. fighter jets, a move strongly requested by Ukraine to counter the Russian invasion.
The broader defense package also authorized an additional $1 billion in military aid for Ukraine and outlined various amendments affecting U.S. military aircraft fleets, such as limiting retirements and authorizing new purchases.

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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.