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

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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