Two years after their arrival, F-16 fighters have become the new backbone of Ukraine’s combat aviation
Two years after the first Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters arrived in Ukraine, the Fighting Falcon has emerged as the new backbone of the country’s combat aviation. Officially introduced in August 2024, the aircraft has evolved from a long-awaited capability intended to strengthen Ukraine against Russia’s invasion into the most flexible and capable component of its Air Force, amid the continued attrition of Ukraine’s aging fleet, which remains largely based on Soviet-era aircraft.
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