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U.S. and its allies plan to provide Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets

Randy Mancini 3 May 19
Hellenic Air Force F-16 fly during a military parade in Thessaloniki, on October 28, 2022, during the celebrations marking Greece's National "Oxi" (No) Day, commemorating Greece's refusal to accept the ultimatum advanced by fascist Italy in 1940 during World War II. (Photo by Sakis MITROLIDIS / AFP) (Photo by SAKIS MITROLIDIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Hellenic Air Force F-16 fly during a military parade in Thessaloniki, on October 28, 2022. (Photo by Sakis MITROLIDIS / AFP) (Photo by SAKIS MITROLIDIS/AFP via Getty Images)

OAN’s Geraldyn Berry
4:44 PM –Friday, May 19, 2023

According to a senior Biden administration official, the United States and its allies are intending to give Ukraine F-16 fighter planes. Additionally, they plan to train Ukrainian pilots on fourth generation aircrafts, such as F-16s. This comes as part of a long-term effort to bolster the nation’s security, even if the aircraft may not necessarily originate from the United States.

Joe Biden at the G7 summit said that the United States will support a joint international effort to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets in Europe.

Washington and allies also plan to provide Ukraine with F-16 aircraft, but not directly from the United States. pic.twitter.com/MiOWR5X8x6