Belgium to transfer three F-16s to Ukraine by end-2026, Zelensky says

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Belgium will transfer three F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by the end of 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Ukraine has also received delivery schedules for F-16s from other partners, as well as urgent ammunition shipments from Belgium, Spain and other Western allies.

Discovered 2026-09-29T08:42:22.519699-07:00 | 2026-09-29T08:42:22.519699-07:00

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  • The commitment adds three Belgian F-16s to Ukraine’s planned fighter inventory, with delivery targeted by the end of 2026.
  • The announcement links aircraft transfers with associated ammunition support, underscoring that fleet expansion depends on sustained weapons and logistics supply from multiple allies.
  • Ukraine has received delivery schedules for F-16s from Belgium and other partners, providing additional visibility into the timing of Western fighter support.

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