US to start training Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16s in October
The pilots will also need to go through English language training before they can begin learning to operate the jets.
The pilots will also need to go through English language training before they can begin learning to operate the jets.
Washington assures Denmark and the Netherlands it will expedite approval of transfer requests for F-16s to Ukraine when pilots are trained.
US President Joe Biden authorized an F-16 training program for Ukraine in May.
The US move comes after Iran tried to seize two oil tankers near the strait last week, opening fire on one of them.
The announcement comes after Turkey agreed to drop its opposition to Sweden’s bid to join NATO.
Biden reportedly tells G7 leaders the US will support effort to Ukrainian pilots on fourth generation aircraft, including F-16s.
Israel completes shipment of 12 fighter planes, to be used by US Air Force for training purposes.
Turkish President says US President showed willingness to get US lawmakers to back the sale of F-16 jets to Turkey.
Erdogan says the United States had proposed the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey in return for its investment in the F-35 program.
Israel has sold 29 surplus F-16 aircraft which will be employed as Adversary Aircraft for US Air Force training.
Dutch fighter jet forced to make emergency landing after being hit by its own machine gun fire.
Russia claims four Israeli F-16 fighter jets attacked Syria during rare daytime airstrike, says 7 missiles were intercepted during attack.
After US nixes $500 million Israeli-Croatia F-16 deal, Croatia gives Israel one week to gain US approval or acquisition will be scrapped.
US reportedly furious at deal for Israel to sell old American-made F-16s to Croatia.
Israeli F-16I fighter jet nearly crashes into IAF base during landing, after landing brakes malfunction.
Belgium Air Force mechanic mistakenly shoots F-16 cannon, destroying another plane nearby. Two technicians lightly injured.
Deal to buy Israeli F-16s 'historic,' Croatian Defense Minister Krsticevic says.
Flight crew failed to engage in evasive maneuvers following missile launch, IAF internal report claims, leading to downing of F-16 fighter.
Condition of F-16I pilot who was seriously injured during operation over Syria improves, leading to his discharged from Rambam Hospital.
Investigation into loss of F-16I during operation over Syria on Saturday suggests pilot could ordinarily have evaded aging S-200 missile.
IAF Commander Amikam Norkin praises wounded pilot for deciding to eject, says he 'saved his navigator's life and his own life.'
Downed pilot describes dramatic moments after missile hit plane. 'It's a very uncomfortable feeling to lose control of your plane.'
Security camera in northern Israel captures crash of Israeli fighter jet shot down Saturday by Syrian anti-aircraft missiles.
After a Russian plane harried a US warplane over the Baltic, a US plane flew near the plane of Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoygu.
Follows earlier reports of troop concentrations near Syrian border.
Iraq announces it has put F-16 warplanes acquired from the United States into action against ISIS jihadists.
The United States for the first time deploys half a dozen F-16 warplanes to Turkey to help anti-ISIS operations.
After Jordanian pilot burned UAE pulled out, but now it appears to be redoubling efforts to smash ISIS terrorists.
United States military confirms a Jordanian F-16 warplane crashed in Syria but denies it was shot down by ISIS as the group has claimed.
Istanbul court charges Ukrainian over his failed attempt to force a Turkish airliner to land in Sochi.
Turkish F-16 makes a plane land in Istanbul after hijacker on board demands it fly to Sochi.
IAF F-16 and F-15 jets were scrambled for unknown reasons, into Israel's northern and southern skies.
The U.S. is delaying the planned delivery of four F-16 fighter jets to Egypt because of the situation in the country, says the Pentagon.
Box may reveal why F-16 crashed off the Gaza coast.
The United States plans to go through with the delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Egypt despite Morsi's overthrow.
The jet was on a training flight when its engine failed. It fell into the sea after the crew ejected safely.
Jordan announces the start of the “Eager Lion” military exercises, with the participation of 8,000 soldiers from 19 countries.
United States officials confirm that Patriot missiles and F-16s being deployed to Jordan for military exercises may be kept there.
The United States will send a Patriot missile battery and F-16 fighters to Jordan for a military drill and may keep the weapons there.