BLUF

F-16s, being "sensitive" and "highly engineered," contrast with Ukraine's rugged, Soviet-era MiG jets.

Summary

  1. 45 jets pledged.
  2. Runway and maintenance changes needed.
  3. Denmark, Netherlands, France, Britain, US train crews.
  4. Ukrainian pilots receive basic flying, English lessons.
  5. Ukraine deems F-16s crucial.

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