Belgium will transfer F-16s to Ukraine in 2025. Ukraine wants to begin the process of fine-tuning supply chains for ammunition, spare parts and technical equipment for fighter aircraft now.
This was announced by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov after a conversation with the head of the Belgian Ministry of Defense Ludivine Dedonder.
This issue was discussed during the meeting. The ministers of the two countries also discussed the training of pilots and the supply of necessary equipment for the aircraft.
“We highly appreciate your unwavering support and full participation in the process of strengthening the defense capability of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,” said Rustem Umerov.
Previously, the media wrote that the Western “coalition of fighters” was under threat due to the victory of the right in the elections in the Netherlands . Let us remind you that the Netherlands promised to transfer all of its 42 F-16 aircraft to Ukraine: most of them directly for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the rest for the training of Ukrainian pilots.
In October , the Belgian Defense Minister stated that delivery would depend on the transfer of new F-35s to Belgium, but plans to deliver the first F-16s in 2025.
The war in Ukraine is now in its 650th day. We follow the latest news and key events on December 5, 2023, live online.
Earlier we summed up the results of the previous day. Military analysts write about the advance of the Russians on the flanks near Avdievka. Russian attacks near Bakhmut also continue. Experts say that the Russian Federation has begun to use powerful modernized “Shaheds” that can destroy half the building. In one of the downed UAVs, almost 40 kg of thermobaric charge with three fuses was found.
Source : CTPAHA.UA