Ukraine to Conduct F-16 Flight Training in Arizona, USA Starting October

The United States has decided to conduct F-16 fighter jet flight training for Ukrainian pilots on the U.S. mainland starting this October.

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Patrick Ryder, spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Defense, stated at a regular briefing on the 24th (local time), "The United States will soon begin training Ukrainians to fly and maintain F-16 fighter jets to support international efforts to develop and strengthen Ukraine's long-term defense capabilities."

Spokesperson Ryder said, "In September, English language training will be provided to Ukrainian pilots, followed by F-16 flight training starting in October at the Morris Air National Guard Base in Tucson, Arizona."

He added that the training is expected to involve several pilots and dozens of maintenance personnel.

He also noted that since European countries such as Denmark and the Netherlands are already providing F-16 pilot and maintenance training to Ukraine, and the capacity may eventually be exceeded, the U.S. is supporting training to complement these efforts.

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