War in Ukraine, led by the US: green light for F-16 jet pilot training

After a long push and pull, there is now the definitive green light. The Biden administration has notified European allies that the United States will authorize them to export F-16 fighter jets to the Ukrainians. The White House move comes as the US government is under pressure from members of Congress and allies to help Ukraine acquire planes as attacks from Russia intensify. US approval is important because the technology aboard the F-16 is American-made. While Washington remains reluctant to send jets directly to Kiev, allied supply of military aircraft is seen as the best solution.

Administration officials are not aware, however, of any formal request by any ally to export F-16s, and State Department officials, who would normally be tasked with the paperwork to approve such third-party transfers, have not been instructed to begin. working. Joe Biden also told leaders gathered for the G7 summit in Japan that Washington would support joint efforts with allies to train Ukrainian pilots in F-16 fighter jets. “As training takes place over the coming months, the coalition of countries participating in this effort will decide when we actually supply the jets, how many we supply and who will supply them,” the source said.

And after the US decision to train to fly jets came an announcement from Denmark: “Denmark will train Ukrainian F-16 pilots after US green light.” Bad news for Vladimir Putin and his army, who in the coming months will be able to deal with the terrible aircraft of the skies.

Source: IL Tempo

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