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14 Nov

F-16 training centre for Ukrainian pilots opens in Romania

Kiev, Nov 14, A European F-16 Training Center (EFTC), where Ukrainian pilots will learn how to fly the fighter jets, has opened in Romania. The EFTC, situated at the airbase in Fetesti in southeastern Romania, is set to become an international training hub for F-16 jet pilots, reports Xinhua news agency. The facility will provide training for F-16 pilots from Romania and its partner countries, including Ukraine. The training for Ukrainian pilots will last for about six months. According to Ukraine's public broadcaster Suspilne, the Netherlands will supply between 12 and 18 F-16 aircraft to the EFTC facility. Ukrainian pilots started…

25 Aug

Norway joins Denmark, Netherlands to donate F-16s to Ukraine

Oslo, Aug 25, Norway has become the third European nation after Denmark and the Netherlands to pledge to provide Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets. “We are planning to donate Norwegian F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, and will provide further details about the donation, numbers and time frame for delivery in due course,” CNN quoted Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store as saying on Thursday. Norway had first announced its plans to support the training of Ukrainian personnel on F-16 fighter jets in May. “Norway is supporting Ukraine in its efforts to build a modern air defense system. This is both important…

19 Aug

US approves transfer of Danish, Dutch F-16s to Ukraine

Washington, Aug 19, The US has approved the transfer of American-made F-16 fighter jets from Denmark and the Netherlands to Kiev as soon as Ukrainian pilots are fully trained to operate them, a State Department spokesperson said. "This way, Ukraine can take full advantage of its new capabilities," the BBC quoted the spokesperson as saying on Friday. Denmark and the Netherlands have taken the lead in preparing a program to train Ukrainian pilots on the American jet, but the US is still working with other countries to see who may provide F-16s to the Ukrainian Air Force. The State Department…

09 Oct

Lockheed Martin, Tata Host F-16 Supplier Conference in India

BENGALURU: Lockheed Martin Corp. and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) are hosting an F-16 industry supplier conference this week in India. Current F-16 suppliers and prospective Indian industry partners at the event are gathering to discuss opportunities on the F-16 program — the world’s largest fighter aircraft ecosystem. “The F-16 provides unmatched opportunities for Indian companies of all sizes, including Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and suppliers throughout India, to establish new business relationships with Lockheed Martin, Tata and other U.S. and global industry leaders,” said Vivek Lall, Vice President of Strategy and Business Development for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. “Exclusive F-16…

20 Jun

Lockheed Martin, Tata join hands to produce F-16 Block 70

Hyderabad: Lockheed Martin and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) Monday signed an agreement to join hands to produce the F-16 Block 70 in India. The F-16 Block 70 is ideally suited to meet the Indian Air Force's single-engine fighter needs and this unmatched US-Indian industry partnership directly supports India's initiative to develop private aerospace and defense manufacturing capacity in India, the two companies said. This unprecedented F-16 production partnership between the world's largest defense contractor and India's premier industrial house provides India the opportunity to produce, operate and export F-16 Block 70 aircraft, the newest and most advanced version of the…