Joe Biden

Joint Statement by President Biden, Prime Minister Dick Schoof of the Netherlands, and Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark on Efforts To Provide F-16 Fighter Jets to Ukraine

July 10, 2024

We, the co-leaders of the Air Force Capability Coalition for Ukraine, have been working to provide operational F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.

The Danish and Dutch governments are in the process of donating American-made F-16s to Ukraine, with the support of the United States.

The transfer process for these F-16s is now underway, and Ukraine will be flying operational F-16s this summer. We are unable to provide additional details at this time due to operational security concerns.

We are grateful to Belgium and Norway for committing to provide further aircraft, and to the other members of the Air Force Capability Coalition for their support.

We are committed to further enhancing Ukraine's air capabilities, which will include squadrons of modern fourth generation F-16 multi-role aircraft. The coalition intends to support their sustainment and armament, as well as further associated training for pilots to enhance operational effectiveness.

We will continue to coordinate jointly in support of Ukraine's ability to defend itself against Russian aggression.

NOTE: An original was not available for verification of the content of this joint statement.

Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Joint Statement by President Biden, Prime Minister Dick Schoof of the Netherlands, and Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark on Efforts To Provide F-16 Fighter Jets to Ukraine Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/373502

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