Denmark to hand over first batch of F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters to Ukraine within a month

Denmark is preparing to send the first batch of F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters to Ukraine.

Here's What We Know

This was reported by Diе Zeit correspondent Joerg Lau, referring to the words of the Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. According to her, Danish F-16s will be in the skies over Ukraine for a month.

Danish PM Frederiksen: F-16s from Denmark will be in the skies over Ukraine within a month pic.twitter.com/1jJ1GGWRUM

- Joerg Lau (@joerglau) May 13, 2024

It is not yet known how many planes we are talking about. By the way, Denmark promised to transfer 19 fighter jets to Ukraine. In addition, the Ukrainian Air Force will also receive a batch of aircraft from the Netherlands, Belgium and Norway.

Flashback

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

Source: @joerglau