Ukrainian Pilots to Complete F-16 Training by Summer, Jets Expected in Ukraine

The first group of Ukrainian pilots is set to finish their F-16 training in the U.S. by summer, with fighter jets anticipated to arrive in Ukraine shortly thereafter.

• A small group of Ukrainian pilots are undergoing F-16 training in Arizona, with the first four expected to complete by May and the rest by August.
• Lithuanian Defense Minister cites a June timeline for the arrival of F-16 jets in Ukraine, confirmed during the Munich Security Conference.
• NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg highlights a 'dilemma' in supplying F-16s to Ukraine, emphasizing the need for well-trained pilots and support systems.
• The Netherlands has pledged a total of 24 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, with training for Ukrainian pilots ongoing in multiple NATO countries.
• Ukraine is modifying its infrastructure to accommodate F-16 fighter jets, aiming to operate them from Ukrainian runways.

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