Umerov: Ukraine will receive F-16, Migare, and is also negotiating Gripen and Eurofighter Typhoon fighters

Agreements have already been reached on the transfer of the F-16 and Migare, and negotiations for the Gripen and Eurofighter Typhoon fighters are ongoing. Defense Minister Rustem Umyerov said this in an interview with TV channel Rada, reports UNN.

Umyerov says Ukraine is currently negotiating with allies to specify the number of aviation brigades and aircraft needed, as Russia uses at least 300 different models of aircraft and helicopters.

“Last year, we focused on training pilots, obtaining platforms and building infrastructure. This year, we are working on achieving superiority in the sky,” Umyerov said.

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The Minister of Defense emphasized the importance of expanding negotiations with partners regarding the increase of aviation resources and reported on solutions that are currently being actively worked on.

“There are already agreements on the transfer of the F-16 and Migare. Negotiations are ongoing regarding the Gripen and Eurofighter Typhoon fighters. This is a very good list. Soon there will be results that we will be able to announce,” the Minister of Defense emphasized.

We will remind

Defense Minister of Ukraine Rustem Umyerov said that Ukraine is capable of producing several million drones, part of which is financed by the state budget, and other funds come from international partners.