Ukrainian defence minister: Pilot F-16 training already started

Ukrainian defence minister: Pilot F-16 training already started

The deliberate supply of Western F-16 fighter jets is prone to take months – however in response to data from Kiev, the coaching of Ukrainian pilots has already begun.

“Training has already started,” Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov informed the TV channel 24 Kanal on Saturday.

Ukrainian engineers and technicians are additionally receiving coaching, the report mentioned. Reznikov didn’t say the place coaching is happening.

Denmark and the Netherlands have agreed to ship F-16s to Ukraine and to coach Ukrainian pilots. However, since it’s a weapon system from the United States, the supply required Washington’s approval.

The US authorities mentioned on Thursday that it wished to allow Denmark and the Netherlands to switch the F-16s shortly. Nevertheless, it should in all probability take a number of months earlier than the plane can truly be delivered.

Source: www.anews.com.tr