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US Approves $310.5 Million F-16 Support Package for Ukraine

The deal includes spare parts, training, and decommissioned jets for maintenance as Ukraine bolsters its Western-supplied air fleet.

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ARCHIV - Ein F-16-Kampfjet der niederländischen Luftwaffe landet während einer Militärübung auf dem Flughafen Schiphol.

Overview

  • The US State Department has formally approved the sale of F-16 equipment, spare parts, and training services valued at $310.5 million to Ukraine.
  • Decommissioned, non-flyable F-16s from US stockpiles are being sent to Ukraine for use as spare parts and ground-training resources.
  • The agreement includes training programs for Ukrainian personnel to operate and maintain the F-16s effectively.
  • Photos recently surfaced showing disassembled F-16 fuselages being loaded onto transport planes in Arizona, bound for Poland and ultimately Ukraine.
  • This package reflects ongoing US and NATO efforts to sustain Ukraine's air capabilities, with other NATO partners like Belgium and Norway also contributing jets or parts.