The United States continues training Ukrainian military pilots to fly F-16 fighter jets, APA reports.
This was stated in a report prepared by the inspectors general of the Pentagon, the US Department of State, and the US Agency for International Development.
According to the document, the United States continues training Ukrainian pilots in accordance with its commitments under the Air Force Capability Coalition, which it co-leads with Denmark and the Netherlands.
It was noted that in May 2025, the US Department of State approved a contract worth approximately $311 million to provide Ukraine with training in the operation and maintenance of F-16 aircraft.
The exact number of F-16 fighter jets delivered to Ukraine so far has not been officially disclosed. However, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have lost several of these aircraft during combat operations.
Recall that training for Ukrainian pilots on F-16 aircraft began during the administration of former US President Joe Biden.
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