Ukraine expects to receive 24 modern fighters: ideally, F-16s - AFU Air Force spokesman
As part of the first aviation aid package, Ukraine expects to receive 2 fighter battalions, each containing 12 aircraft
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Yuriy Ihnat, spokesman for the Ukrainian Air Force shared the information in an interview with El Pais.
According to Ihnat, the priority for Ukrainian pilots is American F-16 fighters, but providing French Rafale and Swedish Gripen is also being considered.
The Air Force spokesman added that it will take at least 6 months to receive the aircraft: the time frame includes both complex political discussions and training of pilots and ground support teams.
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