Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and his Czech counterpart, Petr Fiala, have agreed to cooperate in coaching Ukrainian pilots for F-16 fighters.
Supply: a joint assertion following a gathering of the prime ministers on 20 Might, seen by European Pravda
Particulars: Throughout their assembly within the western Ukrainian metropolis of Uzhhorod on 20 Might, Shmyhal and Fiala agreed upon cooperation in coaching Ukrainian pilots for F-16 plane, different varieties of plane, and helicopters.
In response to the assertion, this settlement will probably be accompanied by the event of simulation capacities and coaching in Ukraine and Czechia.
The assertion emphasised that the coaching may also embrace technical floor personnel by the implementation of particular modernisation tasks.
The prime ministers additionally underlined the significance of additional growing navy, monetary, financial and humanitarian help to Ukraine.
Shmyhal and Fiala emphasised strengthening cooperation between the defence industries of Ukraine and Czechia by joint efforts and know-how licensing, aligned with the objectives and mechanisms of the Readiness 2030 plan (offered by the European Fee in March 2024, aiming to leverage over €800 billion in defence spending), in addition to collaboration in third markets.
Background:
- On 4 Might, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy acknowledged that Ukraine and Czechia are engaged on the institution of a joint Ukrainian-Czech F-16 coaching college.
- A number of days later, it was reported that Romania and the Netherlands will set up a joint centre to coach Ukrainian technical personnel for the F-16 fighter jets.
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