The Netherlands and Denmark have announced plans to donate F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. The pledges come as Ukraine continues urging Western allies to provide aircraft to strengthen its air force. Denmark Commits 19 F-16s Denmark committed to providing 19 F-16s in phases once pilot training is complete. An initial six jets could be delivered around New Year, followed by eight more next year and five in 2025. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called the pledge a “token of Denmark’s

Ukrainian Pilots Begin Testing Swedish JAS 39 Gripen Fighters. The evaluations by Ukrainian pilots could pave the way for future acquisition of the aircraft amid the ongoing war with Russia. The test flights were revealed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a visit with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. Zelensky indicated the Gripen assessments are the next step after previous agreement on pilot training between the countries. Path to Receiving Gripens According to Zelensky, the testing will help determine possibilities