Administration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., 2024

July 10, 2024

We, the co-leaders of the Air Force Capability Coalition for Ukraine, have been working to provide operational Fâ16 fighter jets to Ukraine.

The Danish and Dutch governments are in the process of donating American-made Fâ16s to Ukraine, with the support of the United States.

The transfer process for these Fâ16s is now underway, and Ukraine will be flying operational Fâ16s this summer. We are unable to provide additional details at this time due to operational security concerns.

We are grateful to Belgium and Norway for committing to provide further aircraft, and to the other members of the Air Force Capability Coalition for their support.

We are committed to further enhancing Ukraine's air capabilities, which will include squadrons of modern fourth generation Fâ16 multi-role aircraft. The coalition intends to support their sustainment and armament, as well as further associated training for pilots to enhance operational effectiveness.

We will continue to coordinate jointly in support of Ukraine's ability to defend itself against Russian aggression.

NOTE: An original was not available for verification of the content of this joint statement.

Categories: Joint Statements : Denmark, Prime Minister Frederiksen; Joint Statements : Netherlands, Prime Minister Schoof.

Names: Frederiksen, Mette; Schoof, Dick.

Subjects: Denmark, Prime Minister; Netherlands, Prime Minister; Russia, conflict in Ukraine; Ukraine, international military aid; Ukraine, Russian invasion and airstrikes.

DCPD Number: DCPD202400586.

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