Denmark to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 – Defense Minister Poulsen
The Kingdom of Denmark is prepared to offer support to Kyiv with regard to training Ukrainian pilots on Western F–16 fighter jets.
The acting Minister of Defense of Denmark, Troels Lund Poulsen, reported that on Twitter.
"It is positive that there is support in the training of Ukrainian F-16 pilots. Denmark worked on this together with close allies. On the Danish side, we are ready to provide support. Now we will agree on the details together with close allies," the head of the Danish agency emphasized.
Fung. forsvarsminister @troelslundp :
"Det er positivt, at der er opbakning til at træne ukrainske F16-piloter. Danmark har sammen med nære allierede arbejdet for det. Vi er fra dansk side klar til at støtte. Vi vil nu aftale de nærmere detaljer sammen med nære allierede."
— Forsvarsministeriet/Danish MoD (@Forsvarsmin) May 19, 2023
What information is available regarding training Ukrainian pilots on Western fighter jets?
It should be noted that Britain was the first to agree to train Ukrainian pilots on modern fighter jets. It is planned to start training in the summer.
In addition, the Prime Ministers of the Netherlands and Great Britain agreed to work on forming an international coalition of fighter jets for Ukraine.
After Britain, France also supported such an initiative. President Emmanuel Macron said this week that pilot training could begin "as soon as now."
In addition, on May 19, US President Joe Biden said that his country supports training Ukrainian pilots on the F-16.
This event marked the beginning of a coalition of fighter jets for Ukraine, the head of the Office of President Andriy Yermak reacted later.
It should be noted that earlier in the mass media, it was reported that the USA and its allies planned to provide Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets. At the same time, the delivery dates are still unknown. The planes will not participate in a possible counteroffensive of the Ukrainian army.
