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More F-16 fighter jets are being prepared for transfer to Ukraine, U.S. General Christopher Cavoli said on April 3.<\/p>\n

On March 19, President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that a new shipment of \u00a0F-16 fighter jets<\/strong><\/a> arrived in Ukraine. Previously, Ukrainian officials said more F-16 fighter jets are expected to arrive in Ukraine this year.<\/p>\n

Ukraine uses the F-16 jet to defend its skies, Cavoli said, adding that the jets intercept Russian missiles<\/a><\/strong> and have been used for offensive strikes.<\/p>\n

“There are more F-16s prepared to be deployed in there. There are more pilots in the training pipelines,” Cavoli said<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Although the U.S.<\/a><\/strong> has trained Ukrainian pilots to operate the F-16 fighter jets, it has not provided the jets to Ukraine.<\/p>\n

“None of the F-16s<\/a><\/strong> (have) been from the U.S., though. They’ve mainly been from northern European countries, (the) Netherlands (and) Denmark,” Cavoli said.<\/p>\n

Several countries have contributed F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine’s defense efforts, with the Netherlands \u2014 who announced the continued deployment<\/strong><\/strong><\/a> of F-16s to Ukraine \u2014 playing a significant role by committing 24 F-16s.<\/p>\n

Denmark<\/strong><\/strong><\/a> has pledged 19 F-16s, with initial deliveries made in 2024, while Norway has promised between 6 and 22 aircraft. Belgium has also announced its intention to supply F-16s, though the exact number remains undisclosed.<\/p>\n

F-16s are used in both offensive and defensive<\/strong><\/strong><\/a> operations. The aircraft have been used for intercepting<\/strong><\/strong><\/a> Russian missiles and drones during aerial strikes against Ukraine. They could also be deployed to launch missiles and bombs at Russian positions along the front line.<\/p>\n

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