Canada to give Ukraine two more F-16 pilot trainers
The Canadian government will provide Ukraine with two more simulators to train and maintain the skills of F-16 fighter pilots.
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This was reported by the Ministry of Defence of Canada. The head of the ministry, Bill Blair, made the statement during a meeting in the Ramstein format.
Thus, Canada has doubled the number of simulators transferred, bringing the total number to four. The Canadian defence ministry notes that as Ukraine's F-16 fleet grows, additional simulators will help reduce the burden on real aircraft.
A Ukrainian Air Force F-16 trainer. Illustration: Повітряні сили
As reported earlier, in early January, Canada announced the allocation of $305 million in military aid to Ukraine. As part of this support, $200 million was earmarked for the Czech Republic's initiative to purchase and deliver large-calibre ammunition to Ukraine, and another $100 million was allocated for the purchase of Ukrainian drones based on the Danish model of investing in military production.
Source: GOV of Canada
