US considers transferring F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine via Denmark or the Netherlands

The US authorities admit the possibility of transferring F-16 fighter jets to the Ukrainian air forces through other countries, for example, Denmark or the Netherlands, which are allies of Washington in the North Atlantic Alliance. This is reported by The New York Times.

According to the American press, the Royal Netherlands Air Force currently has about 40 F-16 fighters. But in the short term, they are planned to be replaced by newer F-35 fighters. But the F-16, just, can be delivered to Ukraine.

At the same time, it will not be possible to send American fighters to a third country without the permission of the United States. Accordingly, if the issue of transferring F-16 fighter jets is already being discussed in the Netherlands, it means that the country's authorities hope to obtain appropriate permission from Washington.

In addition, the Polish authorities also raised the issue of transferring aircraft to Ukraine. But Polish President Andrzej Duda noted that the country would not act to the detriment of its own defense capability within the framework of the North Atlantic Alliance.

Slovakia also considered the issue of transferring Soviet-made aircraft. But so far, Bratislava has not made a final decision.

Yesterday, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson also called on the United States to transfer to Ukraine not only aircraft, but also long-range artillery. For some reason, he believes that the transfer of new weapons will allow Ukrainian formations to win in an armed conflict. However, the nuclear powers, and Russian politicians have said this more than once, do not lose wars.

Comments

[silverwolf88]

all these pseudo-discussions about the supply of weapons and equipment ... about alleged difficulties and doubts, in fact, by the beginning of the stuffing, they are already a decision ... and of course the decision-making headquarters is a tan ... they decided a long time ago to put the planes now they are wrapping it in concrete steps ... and the clearing for the F-35 needs to be expanded, and this is a benefit for decades ... they all have a business

[Ezekiel 25-17]

They decided to decide, but it is impossible to simultaneously supply 200 F-16s, as they want in (in) Ukraine. Especially to do it quickly.

[wladomir]

It is unlikely that sane people doubt that mattresses with their pocket NATO will go to any lengths to equip the outskirts with modern weapons. They openly declare that their main task is to destroy the potential of the Russian Federation as a state. That slow-moving military operation called NWO contributes to these goals. An open war is waged against us, and we respond with some half-measures. As long as the country, people, and industry are not put on our ears, we will not see victory in this struggle. This must be done yesterday, no matter how this war is called.

[dorz]

Quote: wladimir

It is unlikely that sane people doubt that mattresses with their pocket NATO will do anything to arm the outskirts.

After the withdrawal of troops, the Americans left weapons worth $ 70 billion in Afghanistan.

[Uncle lee]

nuclear powers, and Russian politicians have said this more than once, wars are not lost

No one will hit "Sarmat" or "Topol" on Bankovskaya! Everything will be decided on the battlefield ....

[incognoto]

that’s in vain .. measures of intimidation are needed .. at least without nuclear weapons, hit the heads with a poplar .. so that the West understands that the games are over

[rotmistr60]

The United States admits the possibility of transferring F-16 fighter jets to the Ukrainian air forces through other countries

And themselves, it seems, as if on the sidelines? But since they gave permission to transfer the aircraft sold by you, then it is not possible to stay away from this. Holland and Denmark go out of their way to show their participation in the war against Russia. There is a separate conversation about the Poles - these are only through the scaffold.

[APASUS]

The Americans have some kind of strange situation. If they had given the Balts planes, they would have ended up in Ukraine in half an hour, they would have been transferred in their arms.

[Petr_Koldunov]

When Russia does the same, looking for alternative and workarounds for oil and gas supplies, the States are yelling that this does not work, that the meaning does not change, that this is a violation of sanctions, and that they will punish everyone!

And for yourself such schemes - is it possible, therefore? If America transfers its fighters through Denmark, will they cease to be American ???

[sub307]

Quote: silberwolf88

now they are wrapping it in concrete steps ... and the clearing for the F-35 needs to be expanded

And, it must be admitted, the steps are consistent and logical, in accordance with the "logic" of the confrontation with Russia. five hares": fulfill "obligations" to help Ukraine (1), ensure the continuation of the conflict (2) automatically providing "work" for "grinding" our AFRF (3), re-equip and "tie" allies in the bloc to their military-industrial complex (4), "download" their own military-industrial complex. (5)

[donavi49]

4 is incorrect. All those who plan to hand over the aircraft have already been contracted for the F-35, and for a long time. For example - the Netherlands is 2019 and the planes are already receiving.

Actually, the very proposal for the F-16 wing was born precisely from the fact that they are decommissioned under the reform of the Netherlands Air Force, where the F-16 is abandoned (gradually up to 25 years - wing by wing) in favor of a single F35.
Denmark ordered 27 F-35s in 2021. The situation is approximately the same.

The only real contract is the purchase by Germany for 8 billion - 35 F-35s, which was signed in December 22. Merkel dynamized the program for the entire last term, feeding breakfasts and Scholz also held on to Eurofighter, but by December 22 they had already put the squeeze on.

5 - the American military-industrial complex for aircraft is loaded with existing contracts. For new ones, the percentage is still very small, with the exception of squeezed Germany.

[runway-1]

US considers transferring F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine via Denmark or the Netherlands

Well, here's how "unexpectedly" someone combines pleasant with useful ...

[Landwarrior]

That is:
A) planes will give
B) they will be put on them by pilots of "vacationers" from Denmark and / or the Netherlands

[Havoc]

Quote: Landwarrior

That is:
A) planes will give
B) they will be put on them by pilots of "vacationers" from Denmark and / or the Netherlands

Well, what kind of pilots they are, and what their qualifications are, they have shown more than once their meetings with our aircraft while patrolling over the Baltic.
If the F 16 is handed over, then in the simplest version, no one will send aircraft with new equipment to the combat zone, i.e. aircraft of the early 80s.

[Landwarrior]

Well, let's giggle ... How they giggled over the transmission of the M777, Haimars, M270 and other things ...

[Guran33 Sergey]

The main thing is not how much and when and who pilots, the main thing is where they will be based and if on the territory of NATO-OTAN will the Kremlin have enough determination to hit these bases

[Alex242]

Quote: Havoc

Quote: Landwarrior

That is:
A) planes will give
B) they will be put on them by pilots of "vacationers" from Denmark and / or the Netherlands

Well, what kind of pilots they are, and what their qualifications are, they have shown more than once their meetings with our aircraft while patrolling over the Baltic.
If the F 16 is handed over, then in the simplest version, no one will send aircraft with new equipment to the combat zone, i.e. aircraft of the early 80s.

NATO also most likely will not fly,