NATO-led F-16 training for Ukrainian pilots set to commence in August
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A coalition of 11 nations, led by Denmark and the Netherlands, will begin training Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16 fighter jets in August in Denmark, with a training center to be established in Romania. While no countries have committed to sending F-16s to Ukraine yet, Poland and Slovakia have provided 27 MiG-29s. Ukrainian officials hope that the training will enable them to successfully counter Russia's aerial dominance and defend their civilian population and critical infrastructure.
- Ukrainian pilots' F-16 training to start in August, officials say Reuters
- NATO agrees to begin F-16 training program for Ukraine in August The Hill
- More countries join Ukraine fighter jet coalition, pilot training to start in August EURACTIV
- NATO countries pledge F-16 training for Ukraine POLITICO Europe
- Romania offers to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets euronews
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