A few months: The Netherlands announced the start of training in the Armed Forces on F-16

The issue of pilot training is resolved with Denmark and with the support of the United States. In parallel, a new training center will appear in one of Eastern European countries. The Netherlands is ready to start training Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighters in a few months. This was announced on June 14 on Twitter Defense Minister of the Netherlands Kais Ollongren. "I just informed the House of Representatives about the new support of Ukraine. In a few months we will start training at the F-16.

We work with partners on the F-16 training center," the head of the ministry said. The Netherlands Ministry of Defense added that in parallel a training center is being created in one of the countries of Eastern Europe. "Together with Denmark and with the support of the United States, the Netherlands are responsible for coordinating European efforts in this matter," the release reads.

The department also talks about consultations with Belgium, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom and all interested parties over the content of training courses. Ollongren has promised to continue to strengthen the air defense system of Ukraine. The Ministry of Defense of the Netherlands is going to buy four radar systems (radar) passive surveillance VERA-EG. The purchase will cost 150 million euros. The radar can be used to identify, localize, track and identify air, terrestrial and marine goals.