Denmark, Netherlands Get US Approval to send F-16s to Ukraine

The countries received letter from Blinken on F-16 deliveries
Netherlands, Denmark are leading the coalition to train pilots

Royal Danish Air Force F-16 fighter jets.Photographer: John Thys/Getty Images

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By Sanne Wass and Cagan Koc

August 18, 2023 at 6:14 AM UTC

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August 18, 2023 at 8:18 AM UTC

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Denmark and the Netherlands said they have received US approval to send their F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine as soon as pilots have been trained.

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said he had received a “friendly letter” from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, giving Denmark “certain options for action,” according to an interview broadcast by DR on Friday.