On November 13, the European training center for F-16 fighter pilots was opened in Romania, where Ukrainian specialists will also be trained.
This is reported by "Deutsche Welle" and "Suspilne", whose correspondent is at the scene.
The training center is located at Fetești Air Force Base, 150 km east of Bucharest. The head of the center stated that the base will not only train pilots from scratch, but also conduct training courses. Romanian pilots will begin training on November 14, the date of the start of training for Ukrainians has not yet been announced.
It is known that the Netherlands will provide 12 to 18 fighter jets for the training of both Ukrainian and Romanian pilots. The Dutch government sent the first five F-16s to Romania a week ago.
- Romania officially confirmed its participation in the training of Ukrainian pilots on August 16.
- The American company "Lockheed Martin" — the manufacturer of these planes — will be involved in pilot training. "Lockheed Martin" has experience maintaining the F-16 and has already conducted training in other countries. First, instructors for pilots and technical personnel will be trained at the Romanian base, and then Ukrainian specialists will be trained.