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Denmark's planned donation of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine will face delays, with the first six aircraft now expected to be delivered in the second quarter of the year, rather than around the new year as initially planned. This report comes from the Berlingske newspaper, citing Denmark's defense ministry. Denmark is recognized as one of the major supporters of Ukraine's defense efforts.
Belgium is contributing to Ukraine's F-16 pilot training program by sending two F-16B jets and training personnel to Denmark, joining other NATO allies in efforts to strengthen Ukraine's air defense against Russian forces. This move follows similar support from Norway and is part of a broader initiative involving multiple NATO countries. Ukrainian pilots have already completed basic training in the UK and are progressing to advanced training with the F-16s. While the exact timeline for the Ukrainian pilots to become combat-ready is uncertain, there are indications that Ukraine may have already received its first batch of F-16s, with the aim of enhancing its military capabilities against Russia.
Polish F-16 fighter jets were deployed after a Russian cruise missile entered Poland's airspace during a significant Russian assault on Ukraine. The missile traveled 40 km within Poland before exiting, and the incident was closely monitored by Polish and NATO radar systems. Poland's air defense systems, including Patriot and NASAMS, did not engage the missile. The Polish Foreign Ministry summoned the Russian charge d’affaires for clarification, while Russia denied any evidence of the violation. No ground impact was found after a military investigation, and Poland has experienced several similar airspace violations since the start of the Ukraine conflict.