UK to start training Ukrainian pilots in summer, working on providing F-16s to Ukraine
The UK will start training Ukrainian pilots in the summer and is already working with other countries to provide F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.
Source: a statement by the UK government, reported by European Pravda
Details: Downing Street has pointed out that in February, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that the UK would develop a new training programme for Ukrainian pilots.
This will be done to support Ukraine's efforts to create a new Ukrainian air force equipped with F-16 fighters that meet NATO standards.
Quote: "This summer we will commence an elementary flying phase for cohorts of Ukrainian pilots to learn basic training. This will adapt the programme used by UK pilots to provide Ukrainians with piloting skills they can apply a different kind of aircraft."
More details: As noted, this training goes hand in hand with the UK's efforts to work with other countries to provide Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets, which Ukraine has chosen as its preferred aircraft.
Background:
- On Monday, 15 May, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is paying a visit to London.
- On Monday, the UK government announced that it would send Ukraine hundreds of new attack drones with a range of more than 200 km, as well as missiles for air defence systems.
- Zelenskyy is visiting London after visiting Rome, Berlin and Paris this weekend. In Berlin, Ukraine's President said he believes in the success of the "coalition of fighter jets" agreement as he visits European capitals.
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