Not just the Netherlands, Denmark and Norway: Belgium will also hand over F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters to Ukraine, but as soon as it receives F-35 Lightning IIs

It has recently become known that Belgium will train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets, but has no plans to transfer the aircraft to Ukraine. It seems that the country's government has changed its decision.

Here's What We Know

Belgian Defence Minister Ludivine Dedonder said that Belgium has decided to supply the US 4th generation fighters to the Ukrainian Armed Forces after all. The number of aircraft has not been disclosed yet.

Unfortunately, the deliveries should not be expected in the near future. They are planned to start only in 2025 after the Belgian army will receive the fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II fighters. By the way, apart from Belgium, Ukraine will also receive F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters from the Netherlands, Denmark 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, over 4,400 have been built and over 2,500 were in service in 2016.

Source: rtl