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The Trump administration approved the sale of 3,350 extended-range missiles worth $825 million to Ukraine, aiming to bolster Kyiv's defense amid ongoing Russian attacks, with delivery expected later this year and support from NATO allies.
NATO allies have expressed strong support for women in combat roles, countering recent doubts raised in the U.S. following comments by Pete Hegseth, a Trump ally, against women serving on the front lines. Canadian military chief Gen. Jennie Carignan and other officials at the Halifax International Security Forum emphasized the importance of women's contributions to military operations. Concerns have been raised that excluding women from combat roles could disrupt military operations and worsen recruitment challenges, as women currently make up about 18% of the U.S. military.
The United States has approved the transfer of American-made F-16 fighter jets from Denmark and the Netherlands to Ukraine, once Ukrainian pilots are fully trained to operate them. Ukraine has been pushing for this decision since last year and praised the move, although it will take months before the F-16s can be used to counter Russia's air superiority. The US and its allies had previously been hesitant to provide F-16s to Ukraine due to concerns about escalating tensions with Russia. The Dutch and Danish governments have received formal assurances for the transfer, and discussions with European partners are underway. Ukraine's allies in the West will begin training Ukrainian pilots later this month, with readiness expected next year.