The Afterburn Podcast

The U.S. approved F-16's to Ukraine. Denmark and the Netherlands will donate F-16's to Ukraine. A coalition of 11 nations will be training Ukrainian pilots and maintainers. But there is a lot to break down with Ukraine receiving F-16's. In this episode, we talk about how many F-16's Ukraine will receive, how Ukrainian pilots will be trained, and just a few of the logistical hurdles and challenges facing Ukraine with flying and operating the F-16. Sign up for the newsletter and stay in the fight https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter ????Afterburn Podcast Links???? Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter Contact - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/contact Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast Rain on IG - https://www.instagram.com/rainwaters27/?hl=en Podcast on IG - https://www.instagram.com/afterburnpodcast/ Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rainwaters27?lang=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/afterburnpodcast Website - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/ Today we delve into the complexities and challenges surrounding Ukraine's acquisition of F-16 fighter jets. The United States has approved the Dutch and the Danes to deliver their F-16 jets to Ukraine. Denmark will begin delivering over the next three years and the Netherlands is still waiting to determine the number and frequency of delivery. While this donation is a significant asset for Ukraine's defense, there are several factors to consider, such as training, logistics, and infrastructure. Join us as we explore the training process for F-16 pilots, the maintenance requirements, and the challenges Ukraine faces in operating these jets in a contested environment. Is this acquisition the golden bullet that will save Ukraine? Tune in to find out!