The Netherlands is ready to consider the possibility of transferring American F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters to Ukraine

While Ukraine is waiting for German Leopard 2 tanks, information has appeared on the horizon about the transfer of NATO standard fighter jets to the AFU.

Here's What We Know

According to the Dutch publication NL Times, the Dutch government is ready to consider the possibility of transferring American F-16 fighter jets to the AFU if Ukraine asks for them. Of course, this does not mean that the Ukrainian Armed Forces will receive the planes in the near future, but it is already the first steps towards the goal. By the way, now the Kingdom has about 60 F-16AM/BM fighters in service.

Flashback

The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a multifunctional light fighter. It was developed by the American company General Dynamics. Thanks to its versatility and low cost, the F-16 is a success on the international market. It is in service in 24 countries. The F-16 is the most mass-produced fighter of the fourth generation. As of 2009, more than 4,400 machines were built, and more than 2,500 were in service in 2016.

Source: NL Times