Ukrainian military pilots will be able to train on F-16 aircraft in the Czech Republic, as approved by the country's government. The state enterprise LOM Praha will take on the training of eight Ukrainian pilots over two years. The program includes 150 flight hours on F-16s, as well as the possibility of training on simulators and subsonic L-39 aircraft.
'Pilots will train on F-16 aircraft, which are not in the Czech army, but Ukrainians have also expressed interest in training on simulators and subsonic L-39 aircraft,' the Czech Ministry of Defense stated.
Funding for the program will be provided from the budget of the Czech Ministry of Defense, which allocated 32 million Czech crowns. The director of LOM Praha emphasized the enterprise's willingness to assist Ukraine in flight training, relying on its capabilities, know-how, and experience, which they are ready to utilize together with the Czech army.
Other countries also support Ukraine
Earlier, the United States also decided to provide F-16 aircraft to Ukraine, confirming the readiness for international cooperation for the benefit of the Ukrainian army.
This news narrates the decision of the Czech government to approve the training of Ukrainian military pilots on F-16 aircraft, which will help the Ukrainian army improve its flying skills. Funding for the program has also been agreed upon and is provided by the Czech side with an allocation of 32 million Czech crowns. The decision of other countries, such as the USA, to provide military assistance to Ukraine also confirms support and the readiness for international cooperation.