Defence Minister Rustem Umerov noted that Ukraine is soon to receive American F-16 fighter jets from its Western partners, but that they are not the only ones being discussed.
What is known about the timing of Ukraine's F-16 acquisition and other agreements with Western partners
Umerov noted that Ukraine is currently preparing to receive F-16s by creating the appropriate infrastructure and using technical equipment.
The Defence Minister also added that Ukrainian pilots and technicians are already undergoing training.
In the short term, we will receive F-16s. In the medium term, orders were also placed for strengthening defence forces in the future, but it will take place in 2027-2030. The work is ongoing, and we will start receiving them soon. We are discussing not only the F-16s, the list is enormous, Umerov emphasized.
According to him, there are currently no restrictions on the transfer of technology and the use of weapons.
How Ukraine is strengthening the fight against UAVs of the Russian army at the front
Umerov noted that Ukraine is currently waiting to receive electronic warfare systems from its Western partners to combat the drones of the Russian criminal army.
The air defense system is a priority for us. But, in accordance with the agreements reached, we are currently working on the electronic warfare systems, electronic signals intelligence systems, and hybrid systems, - noted Umerov.
According to the minister, Ukraine is currently working on shooting down enemy FPV drones not only with missiles but also with other means.
We have done a lot of work in this area, we are now making purchases both directly and under contract, and we will focus on these air defence priorities with international assistance, the Defence Minister explained.
