Ukraine War Update NEWS: Breaking News - F-16s Get the Green Light
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Jonathan discusses the breaking news that the US has given the green light for F-16 fighter jet training for Ukrainian pilots. This is a significant development in the ongoing support for Ukraine in their war against Russia.
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F-16 Training for Ukrainian Pilots
- A leaked US Air Force assessment showed that two Ukrainian pilots outperformed in a three-week F-16 training course, suggesting they could complete the training within 4 months rather than the expected 18 months.
- The US has announced at the G7 summit in Japan that they will back fighter jet training for Ukrainian pilots and support the export of fighter jets to Ukraine.
- The training will take place in Europe and could begin in the coming weeks. It will be a prerequisite for the transfer of F-16s to Ukraine.
- The decision represents a significant shift in the US stance, which had previously considered supplying F-16s to Ukraine as unfeasible.
Potential F-16 Suppliers and Roles
- Norway, Denmark, and the Netherlands all have surplus F-16s that could be donated to Ukraine as they upgrade to the F-35.
- The Ukrainian government has said that F-16s could perform various roles, including assisting in shooting down Russian missiles and drones and protecting grain shipments through the Black Sea.
- The F-16 is considered the best fighter plane for Ukraine due to its versatility in air-to-air combat, close air support, and suppression of enemy air defences.
Preparing for F-16 Deployment
- Before F-16s can be deployed, Ukraine will need to focus on suppressing and destroying enemy air defences.
- Ensuring air superiority and taking out Russian air defence systems will be crucial to the success and safety of the F-16s.
- Ukraine will also need to establish maintenance chains and a supply of spare parts for the F-16s, though the abundance of these aircraft among allies should make this easier.
The Decision-Making Process
- Jonathan emphasizes that decisions like these are not made solely by the US President but involve many people within the administration, such as the Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, who was a driving force behind the F-16 decision.
- He suggests that the process of providing Ukraine with weapons systems like the F-16 may have been planned for longer than the public realizes, with preparations being made behind the scenes before official announcements.
Wrap up
Jonathan concludes by discussing the potential timeline for getting F-16s to the front lines in Ukraine, which could take at least as long as the four-month training period. He also speculates on the number of planes Ukraine might receive and how this could significantly impact their air capabilities against Russia. Finally, he mentions a curious coincidence regarding a Pentagon accounting error and the estimated cost of 36 F-16s.
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