Five Dutch F-16 fighter jets are currently en route to the European F-16 Training Center (EFTC) in Romania. The aircraft are intended to train Romanian and Ukrainian pilots, the Ministry of Defense of the Netherlands reports.
The Netherlands took the initiative to establish the EFTC and is providing 12 to 18 F-16 aircraft for this purpose. The fighter jets remain the property of the Netherlands.
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Together with Denmark and with the support of the United States, the Netherlands is leading the European efforts to coordinate F-16 capabilities for Ukraine.
It has already been announced that Lockheed Martin will provide training and maintenance for the aircraft.
The training center in Romania will first use the aircraft for a refresher course for the hired F-16 instructors. Then comes the training of the pilots. Flights will only be conducted in NATO airspace.
The ceremonial opening of the training center will take place soon.
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