Ukraine's first F-16s from the Netherlands will arrive 'soon,' defense minister says, with export licenses now issued

Tue, 07/02/2024 - 07:02

Two F-16 perform fly-bys against a blue sky — Two F-16 perform fly-bys.
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The Netherlands said the first F-16s it's giving to Ukraine are due to arrive in the country "soon."
Denmark also said the F-16s it's giving to Ukraine are due to arrive this summer.
Military experts say the jets will aid Ukraine's fight against Russia but won't be a total game changer.

The first F-16s that Ukraine is to receive from the Netherlands are due to arrive "soon," according to the Dutch defense minister, who said that export licenses for the fighter jets had now been issued.