Dutch F-35, F-16 fighters to remain in Eastern Europe for longer; NATO defense ministers to meet next week
2 years, 9 months ago

Dutch F-35, F-16 fighters to remain in Eastern Europe for longer; NATO defense ministers to meet next week

NL Times  

The Dutch F-16 and F-35 fighter jets currently defending the eastern flank of the NATO treaty area in eastern Europe will remain there for a while longer, Minister Kajsa Ollongren of Defense said in a letter to parliament. Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, NATO called on allied nations to help strengthen its deterrence and defense, especially along the eastern flank. "The government supports the united action of NATO and international partners in response to the invasion," Ollongren said. The NATO Defense Ministers will meet in Brussels next week, on March 16, to discuss the war in Ukraine and the security situation on NATO's eastern flank.

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Dutch F-35s intercept Russian military aircraft armed with long-range cruise missiles
5 days, 23 hours ago

Dutch F-35s intercept Russian military aircraft armed with long-range cruise missiles

NL Times  

Dutch fighter pilots intercepted Russian fighter jets while monitoring NATO’s northeastern airspace north of Russian coastal exclave Kaliningrad on Tuesday, the Dutch Defense Ministry confirmed on Wednesday. Four Dutch F-35 aircraft are currently stationed at the Ämari Air Base in Estonia to help monitor NATO’s eastern flank. “Yesterday, together with Finland and Sweden, we intercepted Russian planes with supersonic missiles …

First F-16s finally head to Ukraine: Will they change the course of the war against Russia?
5 months, 1 week ago

First F-16s finally head to Ukraine: Will they change the course of the war against Russia?

Firstpost  

Nato allies have transferred the first batch of US-built F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine after much delay with Dutch and Danish leaders saying they will be operational in the skies this summer. At the Nato summit being held in Washington, US President Joe Biden said, “We can — and will — defend every inch of Nato territory and we’ll do …

NATO-member Norway donates six F-16 jets to Ukraine
5 months, 1 week ago

NATO-member Norway donates six F-16 jets to Ukraine

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Norway will donate six F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine to defend itself from Russian attacks, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said Wednesday, adding that the jets will be important for Kyiv. No date was announced as to when Norway will donate the six jets, but Gahr Støre said, “we aim to start the donations during 2024.” He …

NATO allies begin transfer of F-16s to Ukraine as leaders meet in US
5 months, 1 week ago

NATO allies begin transfer of F-16s to Ukraine as leaders meet in US

Al Jazeera  

Transfer of fighter jets aims to help Kyiv ‘effectively defend itself’ against Russia’s invasion, top US diplomat says. I am confident that they will assist us in better protecting Ukrainians from brutal Russian attacks, such as this week’s strike on the Okhmatdyt children’s hospital in Kyiv.” NATO members have announced the delivery of five additional Patriot and other strategic air …

Putin says any F-16 jets donated to Ukraine will be shot down but says it is 'complete nonsense' that Russia will attack any NATO nation and mocks 'scared' Czech Republic
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin says any F-16 jets donated to Ukraine will be shot down but says it is 'complete nonsense' that Russia will attack any NATO nation and mocks 'scared' Czech Republic

Daily Mail  

Russia will shoot down any F-16 fighter jets that Western countries supply to Ukraine, Vladimir Putin declared today, before mocking the Czech Republic for being 'scared' of a Russian invasion he says will never come. 'If they supply F-16s, and they are talking about this and are apparently training pilots, this will not change the situation on the battlefield,' Putin …

'Complete nonsense': Putin affirms Russia will not attack NATO, but F-16s will be shot down in Ukraine
8 months, 3 weeks ago

'Complete nonsense': Putin affirms Russia will not attack NATO, but F-16s will be shot down in Ukraine

India TV News  

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday refuted the claims made by the West and said that Moscow has no plan to attack any NATO country including Poland, the Baltic states or the Czech Republic. Speaking to Russian air force pilots, Putin said the US-led military alliance had expanded eastwards towards Russia since the 1991 fall of the Soviet Union …

Poland sends F-16 jets to border after Russian strikes on Ukraine
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Poland sends F-16 jets to border after Russian strikes on Ukraine

The Hindu  

Poland said it had dispatched four F-16 fighter jets to its eastern border on Tuesday to protect its airspace after a barrage of Russian missile attacks on neighbouring Ukraine. “In order to ensure the safety of Polish airspace, two pairs of F-16 fighters and an allied air tanker were put into action,” the Polish Army said in a statement. NATO …

Russia-Ukraine War: Netherlands to deliver 18 F-16 fighter jets to Kyiv
1 year ago

Russia-Ukraine War: Netherlands to deliver 18 F-16 fighter jets to Kyiv

Firstpost  

Denmark, Norway and Belgium have also announced they will give F-16 jets to Ukraine after the U.S. government approved sending them to defend against Russia as soon as pilot training is completed. “Today I informed President Zelenskiy of our government’s decision to prepare an initial 18 F-16 fighter aircraft for delivery to Ukraine,” caretaker Prime Minister Mark Rutte said in …

The Dutch government has taken another step toward donating 18 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine
1 year ago

The Dutch government has taken another step toward donating 18 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The Dutch government announced Friday it is preparing to give 18 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, in a boost for the embattled nation that is growing increasingly anxious about aid from its Western allies. That is why we are continuing unabated with our support for Ukraine.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a military airbase in the …

Russia threatens military strikes on Western countries if Ukraine's newly-donated F-16s are based in NATO territory
1 year ago

Russia threatens military strikes on Western countries if Ukraine's newly-donated F-16s are based in NATO territory

Daily Mail  

Russia has threatened to target Western countries with missile strikes if Ukraine's newly-donated F-16 fighters are based in NATO territory. Maria Zakharova - spokeswoman for the Russian foreign ministry - warned the West that the advanced F-16 fighters delivered to Ukraine will be a fair target for Russia if they are based in NATO countries. Russia has threatened to target …

F-35 fighter jets land in NATO-member Denmark to replace F-16s, some of which will go to Ukraine
1 year, 3 months ago

F-35 fighter jets land in NATO-member Denmark to replace F-16s, some of which will go to Ukraine

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Four F-35 fighter jets landed Thursday at an airbase in Denmark in the first installment of the U.S.-made planes ordered by the NATO member to replace its aging fleet of F-16s, some of which have been promised to Ukraine. Last month, the two countries said they would donate F-16 aircraft to Ukraine, with Denmark pledging 19 and …

Russia warns F-16s delivered by the Netherlands and Denmark will escalate the war
1 year, 4 months ago

Russia warns F-16s delivered by the Netherlands and Denmark will escalate the war

NL Times  

Russia objects to the planned delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. Caretaker Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced on Sunday that the Netherlands and Denmark would supply F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. This move can only lead to an "escalation of the conflict," said Russia's ambassador to Denmark Vladimir Barbin in a statement cited by the Danish news agency Ritzau. …

Ukraine hails 'breakthrough agreement' of receiving F-16 fighter jets from Netherlands and Denmark
1 year, 4 months ago

Ukraine hails 'breakthrough agreement' of receiving F-16 fighter jets from Netherlands and Denmark

ABC  

The Netherlands and Denmark will supply F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine with first deliveries due around New Year, the prime ministers of the two NATO countries have announced during visits by Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy. Key points: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the deal a "breakthrough agreement" Mr Zelenskyy said the planes would help strengthen Ukraine's air defences and help …

Netherlands, Denmark set to send F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine
1 year, 4 months ago

Netherlands, Denmark set to send F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

Live Mint  

Following the surprise visit of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the Netherlands, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte pledged F-16 fighter jets for Ukraine's war effort against Russia. Mark Rutte said the jets will be sent to Ukraine pilots who are trained for the aircraft, a Bloomberg report said. The development comes as Denmark and the Netherlands received a green signal …

The Netherlands and Denmark will give F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, the Dutch prime minister says
1 year, 4 months ago

The Netherlands and Denmark will give F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, the Dutch prime minister says

Associated Press  

EINDHOVEN, Netherlands — The Netherlands and Denmark announced Sunday they will give F-16 warplanes to Ukraine, in a long-awaited announcement that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called an important motivation for his country’s forces that are embroiled in a difficult counteroffensive against Russia. The timeline depends on how soon Ukrainian crews and infrastructure are ready for the powerful U.S.-made jets, Dutch …

U.S. approves sending F-16s to Ukraine from Denmark and Netherlands
1 year, 4 months ago

U.S. approves sending F-16s to Ukraine from Denmark and Netherlands

The Hindu  

The United States has approved sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine from Denmark and the Netherlands to defend against Russian invaders as soon as pilot training is completed, a U.S. official said on Thursday. Washington gave Denmark and the Netherlands official assurances that the United States will expedite approval of transfer requests for F-16s to go to Ukraine when the …

Netherlands says US has approved delivery of F-16s to Ukraine
1 year, 4 months ago

Netherlands says US has approved delivery of F-16s to Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Washington says the F-16s, like the US Abrams tanks, will be crucial in countering Russia. The United States has given its approval for the Netherlands to deliver F-16s to Ukraine, the Dutch defence minister said on Friday, in a major gain for Kyiv even though the fighter jets will not have an immediate impact on the almost 18-month war. Dutch …

U.S. approves delivery of Dutch and Danish F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, officials say
1 year, 4 months ago

U.S. approves delivery of Dutch and Danish F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, officials say

LA Times  

The U.S. has given its approval for the Netherlands and Denmark to deliver F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, officials in Washington and Europe said Friday, in a major gain for Kyiv even though the warplanes won’t have an immediate impact on its almost 18-month-old war with Russia. However, Air Force Gen. James Hecker, commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe …

Russia warns of response as NATO returns to Cold War ‘schemes’
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia warns of response as NATO returns to Cold War ‘schemes’

Al Jazeera  

NATO summit outcome to be analysed for threats posed to Russia’s security and ‘all means’ available in response. Russia has said the latest NATO summit demonstrates that the Western military alliance has returned to “Cold War schemes”, and Moscow is ready to respond to such threats by “all means” necessary. Russia’s comments came as United States President Joe Biden said …

NATO member Romania aims to open F-16 pilot training facility for allies, partners, and Ukraine
1 year, 5 months ago

NATO member Romania aims to open F-16 pilot training facility for allies, partners, and Ukraine

Associated Press  

BUCHAREST, Romania — Romania’s top defense body said in a meeting Thursday that the country aims to open a regional training hub for F-16 fighter jet pilots from fellow NATO countries and other partners, including Ukraine. The office of President Klaus Iohannis, who chaired the Supreme Council of National Defense meeting in Bucharest, said in a statement that “Together with …

EU welcomes F-16 jet decision for training Ukraine pilots
1 year, 7 months ago

EU welcomes F-16 jet decision for training Ukraine pilots

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union’s foreign policy chief said Tuesday that the U.S. green light to allow Ukrainian pilots to get training to fly F-16s has created an inexorable momentum that will inevitably bring the fighter jets to the Ukrainian battlefield. “And at the end — with the Leopards, with the F-16 at the end — the decision comes to …

UK, Netherlands are working to procure F-16 fighters for Ukraine, Downing Street says
1 year, 7 months ago

UK, Netherlands are working to procure F-16 fighters for Ukraine, Downing Street says

CNN  

London CNN — Britain and the Netherlands are working on an “international coalition” to help Ukraine procure F-16 fighter jets that Kyiv says are vital to its defense as Russia ramps up its aerial strikes, a spokesperson for UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Tuesday. The two NATO allies are trying to get the US-made warplanes to Ukraine as well …

Dutch F-35 jets intercepted Russian planes above Poland
1 year, 10 months ago

Dutch F-35 jets intercepted Russian planes above Poland

NL Times  

The Dutch armed forces intercepted three Russian military aircraft in Poland. The Ministry said they flew from Kaliningrad to Poland and were “on the border.” The Dutch aircraft “escorted them at a distance” and, after some time, handed them over to another NATO country. According to the Ministry of Defense, the Dutch planes never flew over Russia. According to the …

EU states near Russia need to be bolstered, Dutch PM says
2 years, 5 months ago

EU states near Russia need to be bolstered, Dutch PM says

Dutch News  

It is extremely important that EU member states which are close to Russia are bolstered by Nato, prime minister Mark Rutte said on Wednesday, during the Nato summit in Madrid. pic.twitter.com/4dLn63bMKu — Mark Rutte June 29, 2022 The prime minister also welcomed the news that Nato is to be expanded by Sweden and Finland which is ‘one of the high …

Russian neighbour Finland announces it wants to join NATO
2 years, 7 months ago

Russian neighbour Finland announces it wants to join NATO

The Hindu  

A senior NATO official on May 15 said that Russia’s military advance in Ukraine appeared to be faltering and he expressed hope that Kyiv may win the war, as Russia’s neighbour Finland announced it wants to join the Western military alliance. Top NATO diplomats are meeting on May 15 in Berlin to discuss providing further support to Ukraine and moves …

Rutte: Close ranks at NATO more important than agreements
2 years, 8 months ago

Rutte: Close ranks at NATO more important than agreements

NL Times  

The most important aspect of the NATO summit is that the member states have preserved their unity and put it on display, said Prime Minister Mark Rutte. The leader of the Netherlands said this is of greater value than agreements on the reinforcement of the eastern border region, or the supply of additional weaponry to Ukraine. The heads of government …

Ukraine War May Lead To Rethinking Of U.S. Defense Of Europe
2 years, 9 months ago

Ukraine War May Lead To Rethinking Of U.S. Defense Of Europe

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine and his push to upend the broader security order in Europe may lead to a historic shift in American thinking about defense of the continent. CHRISTOF STACHE via Getty Images In just the past two months, the U.S. presence in Europe has jumped from about 80,000 troops to …

Dutch Defense Min. to meet with Boris Johnson, Baltic & Nordic leaders
2 years, 9 months ago

Dutch Defense Min. to meet with Boris Johnson, Baltic & Nordic leaders

NL Times  

Minister of Defense Kajsa Ollongren will represent the Netherlands this week at a meeting between Nordic and Baltic leaders organized by United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The summit will bring together members of the Joint Expeditionary Force, a Northern European security coalition, to discuss European security and military support to Ukraine. Johnson will also urge nations to come together …

NATO sending planes, ships to eastern Europe
2 years, 10 months ago

NATO sending planes, ships to eastern Europe

Deccan Chronicle  

BRUSSELS: NATO allies have put forces on standby and sent ships and fighter jets to bolster Europe's eastern defences as tensions soar over Russia's military buildup around Ukraine, the alliance said Monday. The statement also highlighted a recent offer from France to send troops to Bulgaria and said "the United States has also made clear that it is considering increasing …

NATO sends reinforcements to Eastern Europe amid Russia tensions
2 years, 10 months ago

NATO sends reinforcements to Eastern Europe amid Russia tensions

Al Jazeera  

NATO said it was sending more ships and fighter jets, in what Russia denounced as an escalation of tensions over Ukraine. NATO said it was putting forces on standby and reinforcing Eastern Europe with more ships and fighter jets, and could also send additional troops to its southeast flank, in what Russia denounced as an escalation of tensions over Ukraine. …

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