US revising F-16 training to focus on younger pilots, WSJ reports
The shift could extend the training program by months, delaying the Ukrainian squadron's battlefield readiness even further.
U.S. Shifts Ukraine’s F-16 Training to Focus on Younger Pilots
The decision could extend by many months the timeline for when Kyiv will have a full squadron of the Western-built aircraft ready for the battlefield.
Getting more F-16s is only half the battle. Ukraine also desperately needs to be training more pilots.
Putting more pilots through training means Ukraine can use the ones who best make the tricky transition to a new kind of fighter jet.
US to focus on training of young Ukrainian pilots in its F-16 pilot training program – WSJ
The US is redirecting its training of Ukrainian F-16 pilots toward young cadets rather than experienced Air Force personnel, and this decision could extend the timeline for when Kyiv receives a fully operational squadron of Western-made aircraft by many months.
U.S. Delays Training for Ukrainian F-16 Pilots, Hindering Military Aid Timeline | Watch
The U.S. is shifting its training focus for Ukrainian F-16 pilots from experienced personnel to young cadets. This decision is likely to postpone the delivery of operational F-16 jets to Ukraine by several months.
US to focus on training young cadets for Ukraine's F-16 program
This could potentially delay the deployment of a full combat-ready squadron in Ukraine until spring 2025. Read also: First batch of F-16s to arrive in Ukraine by end of summer - Ukrainian FM According to the report,
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