Ukrainian Pilots Enter F-16 Training As U.S. Approves Jet Transfer

Brian Everstine Tony Osborne August 22, 2023
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The Ukrainian military is progressing in its push to receive Lockheed Martin F-16s, as training commences for a small group of pilots and the U.S. approves the transfer of the jets—starting with Vipers promised by Denmark and the Netherlands. Some officials warn that the move is still far off and...
Brian Everstine

Brian Everstine is the Pentagon Editor for Aviation Week, based in Washington, D.C. Before joining Aviation Week in August 2021, he covered the Pentagon for Air Force Magazine. Brian began covering defense aviation in 2011 as a reporter for Military Times.

Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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