"Ukraine's F-16 Training Partnership with U.S. Boosts Defense Capabilities"

The United States will begin training Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16 aircraft in Arizona this fall, as the Biden administration expands its role in the fighter jet training program. The training, led by the Air National Guard's 162nd Wing, will involve dozens of Ukrainian maintenance personnel and several pilots who will undergo English language training in Texas. The decision reflects the need to expedite Ukraine's access to F-16s amid their ongoing conflict with Russia. The training program in Europe, led by Denmark and the Netherlands, is just starting, and Ukrainian officials have expressed concerns about the slow progress. The United States is Ukraine's largest supporter in its war against Russian invaders.