This year, Ukraine will receive the first F-16 fighters, as well as the relevant infrastructure and spare parts for the aircraft. This was stated by Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Celeste Wallander.
"We are working as a coalition on the F-16 program and are committed to ensuring that Ukraine's initial operational readiness with its F-16 program is achieved in 2024," Wallander said.
According to the Pentagon representative, this program includes training for pilots, technicians, platforms, as well as spare parts and ammunition for the fighter jets.
