"US to Train Ukrainian Pilots on F-16s, Boosting Ukraine's Defense Against Russia"

The Biden administration has reversed its position on providing F-16 fighter jets and training to Ukraine, announcing plans to offer pilot training for Ukrainian troops starting in October. This marks a departure from Biden's earlier stance of not providing F-16s. The training will be conducted at Morris Air National Guard Base in Arizona and is aimed at strengthening Ukraine's long-term defenses. While the US has already provided significant military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine, the provision of F-16s has been a contentious issue. The move comes after delays in Denmark and the Netherlands, which had initially volunteered to lead the training. However, experts caution that the F-16s alone will not drastically change the course of the war in Ukraine.