Ukrainian and Belgian defence ministers discuss F-16 programme implementation
www.pravda.com.ua
Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:27:23 +0200
Ukraines Defence Minister Rustem Umierov has met with his Belgian counterpart, Theo Francken, to discuss the next steps in implementing the F16 programme. Source Umierov on Facebook, as reported by European Pravda Details Umierov said he met with Francken and congratulated him on his appointment. Their discussion focused on strengthening Ukraines Air Force, including advancing the F16 programme the possibility of localising aircraft maintenance in Ukraine training for Ukrainian pilots and technical personnel. They also discussed air defence, seeking measures to improve Ukraines airspace protection, supply and locally manufacture air defence systems, and build new joint defence projects with reliable funding.
Background The fighter jet coalition, formed in 2023 and led by the US, Denmark and the Netherlands, began delivering F16s to Ukraine last year. Recently, it was announced that the Dutch Ministry of Defence will assist in training 26 Ukrainians to become crew chiefs for the F16 aircraft. In early February, a new batch of French Mirage 2000 fighters and Dutch F16s arrived in Ukraine.
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