Fifteen House Democrats, led by Congressman Adam Schiff, called on the U.S. Department of Defense to expand training for Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets, requesting training for 10 additional pilots this year.
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Fifteen House Democrats called on the U.S. Department of Defense to expand training for Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets, requesting training for 10 additional pilots this year.
Lawmakers led by Adam Schiff support Ukraine's request to train ten more Ukrainian pilots on the F-16 this year
By the end of the year, Ukraine will have more F-16 aircraft than they will have qualified pilots to fly them
NATO allies have extensive training programs and could accommodate Ukraine's request for more training
The Pentagon can provide the most appropriate way to expand the program
Last year, US President Joe Biden approved the transfer of aircraft from Norway, Belgium, Denmark and the Netherlands to Ukraine
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